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G207 RAO

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

37,175 mi
Last recorded37,175 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG207 RAO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 37,175 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,983 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 36,782 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,043 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 36,037 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 35,910 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,869 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,834 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,777 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,777 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,728 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 80,339 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,653 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 35,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 35,532 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 35,532 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,925 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,204 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 34,204 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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G207 RAO is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G207 RAO, 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 G207 RAO registered?

G207 RAO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is G207 RAO safe to buy?

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