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G161 WPE

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG161 WPE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 72,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front inner track control arm bush slight movement

Fail 3 Nov 2007 72,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

nearside front inner track control arm bush slight movement

Pass 4 Nov 2006 62,935 miles

n s f floor pan corroded near seat mount

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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G161 WPE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 G161 WPE, 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 G161 WPE registered?

G161 WPE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1990.

Is G161 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G161 WPE shows 3 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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