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G338 SKN

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG338 SKN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,176 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 82,176 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,805 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 67,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower column bush worn

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

Fail 2 Jan 2007 67,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower column bush worn

n/s rear tyre slight cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Jan 2006 61,523 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 61,503 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.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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G338 SKN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G338 SKN, 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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G338 SKN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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