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G116 DPU

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,878 mi
Last recorded64,878 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 DPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,878 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,419 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 64,098 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 63,833 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres perish cracks to side wall

Pass 24 May 2012 63,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 63,266 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 62,292 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 62,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,165 miles

slight bind offside rear wheel

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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G116 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G116 DPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G116 DPU registered?

G116 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 April 1990.

Is G116 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G116 DPU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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