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G299 YLA

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG299 YLA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,274 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 91,274 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,492 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Speedo illumination? bulb out?

nsf/osf/nsr tyres perrishing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,491 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Speedo illumination? bulb out?

nsf/osf/nsr tyres perrishing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 84,936 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 81,552 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 80,987 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 80,986 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 YLA is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

G299 YLA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 January 1990.

Is G299 YLA safe to buy?

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