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J697 TBA

1992 Ford Taurus

Purple Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,741 mi
Last recorded162,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 TBA
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 162,741 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 162,741 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 154,568 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 153,446 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seats fitted to both rear seats

Pass 17 Jan 2007 143,682 miles

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 135,495 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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J697 TBA is a 1992 Ford Taurus in Purple with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J697 TBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 34 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J697 TBA registered?

J697 TBA is a 1992 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J697 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J697 TBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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