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CAP 888T

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,523 mi
Last recorded37,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 888T
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2019 37,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 37,504 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,479 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 37,207 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 37,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,468 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,576 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 314,110 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,117 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,348 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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CAP 888T is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 CAP 888T, 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 36 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAP 888T registered?

CAP 888T is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1990.

Is CAP 888T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 888T shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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