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G208 BLW

1990 Ford Escort Van

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,626 mi
Last recorded49,626 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort Van45,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG208 BLW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,626 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,626 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 46,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,663 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 43,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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G208 BLW is a 1990 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 45,154 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G208 BLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G208 BLW?

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What year was G208 BLW registered?

G208 BLW is a 1990 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 14 June 1990.

Is G208 BLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G208 BLW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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