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36,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened park brake support (1.1.15 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened park brake support (1.1.15 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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VJH 698M is a 1974 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1974 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 42,721 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VJH 698M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 52 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VJH 698M registered?
VJH 698M is a 1974 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 February 1974.
Is VJH 698M safe to buy?
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