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A290 WON

1984 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,555 mi
Last recorded8,555 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1984 Ford Escort53,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 WON
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 8,555 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perishing and starting to split onn inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 9 May 2015 8,555 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

bolt missing from bottom of alternator bracket

both front tyres perishing and starting to split onn inner and outer sidewalls

washers poor out put just enough to clear screen

Pass 7 May 2014 72,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 95,637 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 910,202 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 70,987 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,193 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 87,015 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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A290 WON is a 1984 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 53,632 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 A290 WON, 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 42 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A290 WON registered?

A290 WON is a 1984 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A290 WON safe to buy?

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