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G299 ART

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,639 mi
Last recorded12,639 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 ART
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 12,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 102,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 92,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 87,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 86,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,118 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear chassi railings corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2012 79,415 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 79,327 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,685 miles

1. Slight binding on o/s rear brake. 2. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 3. Front cv boots starting to perish. 4. Unable to insoect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 72,994 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,272 miles

front c.v boots becoming perished both rear suspension arms becoming corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2008 64,113 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 64,109 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2006 59,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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G299 ART is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G299 ART, 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 G299 ART registered?

G299 ART is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 May 1990.

Is G299 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for G299 ART shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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