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YNJ 687T

1978 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,124 mi
Last recorded4,124 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1978 Ford Escort49,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNJ 687T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 4,124 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 4,124 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 4,124 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,502 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,502 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 49,502 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 49,502 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2011

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 28 May 2010 66,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 66,944 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 59,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 59,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,295 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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YNJ 687T is a 1978 Ford Escort in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1978 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 49,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YNJ 687T, 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 48 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YNJ 687T registered?

YNJ 687T is a 1978 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1978.

Is YNJ 687T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNJ 687T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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