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G186 CTW

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,305 mi
Last recorded30,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG186 CTW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 30,305 miles

ABS removed

Pass 1 Apr 2017 29,141 miles

ABS has been removed

Pass 2 Apr 2016 28,379 miles

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

Front brake hoses insecurely mounted

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 28,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front brake hoses insecurely mounted

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 25,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 23,671 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,650 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 20,660 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 16,989 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 14,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,087 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 11,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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G186 CTW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G186 CTW, 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 G186 CTW registered?

G186 CTW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 28 March 1990.

Is G186 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G186 CTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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