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G137 CVW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,715 mi
Last recorded98,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 CVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2014 98,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,512 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 97,394 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 96,234 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,176 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 93,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,878 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 88,738 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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G137 CVW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G137 CVW, 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 G137 CVW registered?

G137 CVW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 6 April 1990.

Is G137 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G137 CVW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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