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J597 RBL

1991 Ford Escor

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,795 mi
Last recorded73,795 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Ford Escor70,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 RBL
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 73,795 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 49,945 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 32,990 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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J597 RBL is a 1991 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 70,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J597 RBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was J597 RBL registered?

J597 RBL is a 1991 Ford Escor, first registered on 25 November 1991.

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