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G117 OGT

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,018 mi
Last recorded8,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG117 OGT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 8,018 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 8,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2014 8,018 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2011 5,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 960 miles

both front tyres rub on inner wheelarch covers

cover sills fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2010 960 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres rub on inner wheelarch covers

cover sills fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2009 1 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 1 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,725 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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G117 OGT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G117 OGT, 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 G117 OGT registered?

G117 OGT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 March 1990.

Is G117 OGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G117 OGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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