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G342 SVO

1990 Ford Escort

Red Lpg 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG342 SVO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 51,272 miles

FLOOR SILLS CHASSIS CORRODING

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING OFFSIDE BOARDER LINE PASS

SOME CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

Pass 20 Nov 2014 50,491 miles

floor sills chassis corroding some boarder line pass

Fail 19 Nov 2014 50,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

floor sills chassis corroding some boarder line pass

Pass 15 Nov 2013 49,706 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all brake pipe ferrules corroding some boarder line pass

nearside head light patern poor

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,185 miles

archs corroding

nearside front tyre worn at 1 6

Fail 2 Oct 2012 44,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn at 1 6

Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,494 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside parking brake effort low

underbody heavily coated

Fail 30 Aug 2011 40,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

oil around both rear shock absorbers and o/s/f

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,341 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 14,694 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 13,374 miles

o/s/r floor slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2006 11,407 miles

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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G342 SVO is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G342 SVO, 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 G342 SVO registered?

G342 SVO is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 June 1990.

Is G342 SVO safe to buy?

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