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G191 RGH

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,087 mi
Last recorded34,087 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG191 RGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 34,087 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 34,057 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 26,623 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 26,623 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise rear brake check

Nearside rear suspension'bump stop' missing.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,109 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 22,109 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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G191 RGH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G191 RGH, 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 G191 RGH registered?

G191 RGH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G191 RGH safe to buy?

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