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JTC 91X

1982 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,982 mi
Last recorded59,982 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Ford Escort56,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTC 91X
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 59,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 59,981 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,920 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,183 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

slight amount of play lower steering coupling nsf underbody becoming rusted

Pass 18 Feb 2009 58,390 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,388 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,736 miles

ns front underbody has surface rust

Pass 20 Feb 2007 55,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 54,902 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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JTC 91X is a 1982 Ford Escort in White with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 56,068 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 JTC 91X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JTC 91X registered?

JTC 91X is a 1982 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1982.

Is JTC 91X safe to buy?

The MOT history for JTC 91X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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