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G116 RGP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG116 RGP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 85,141 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 85,141 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 85,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,554 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 22,877 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 22,370 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,612 miles

Offside front shock absorber not fully located in to hub assembly ( is secrure )

Offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to crack.

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Slight play in steering column

Small crack in centre of windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2008 61,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side front seat slightly loose on runners.

off side front shock does not look fully located into hub.

off side front tyre worn near to wear bars.

rear inner sills starting to corrode.

small crack in centre of windscreen.

small play in steering column .

Pass 1 Aug 2007 93,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2006 15,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 15,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

battery light on

engine missfiring

front seat slightly loose

high rear brake imballance

no alternator belt fitted

oil leak

signs of wheels fowling wheel arches on lock

speedo cable adrift

Fail 4 Apr 2006 15,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

both sills corroided

engine missfiring

front seats slightly loose

high rear brake imballance

oil leak

signs of wheels fowling wheel arch on lock

Fail 24 Feb 2006 15,519 miles

Centre Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

battery insecure

oil leak

slight signs of corrosion to rear inner sills

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 RGP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RGP, 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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G116 RGP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 June 1990.

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