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J143 CUL

1991 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,195 mi
Last recorded57,195 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort Van58,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ143 CUL
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,195 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 57,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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J143 CUL is a 1991 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.5% with a typical mileage of 58,808 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J143 CUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J143 CUL registered?

J143 CUL is a 1991 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J143 CUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J143 CUL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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