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G344 FPR

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,901 mi
Last recorded70,901 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG344 FPR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,901 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

VIN plate missing.

rear bump stops missing.

rear number plate cracked.

surface rust on nearside front and 2 rear brake pipes.

corrosion in both rear chassis legs outside prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,731 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 65,704 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear bump stops missing.

surface rust on most of the chassis.

surface rust on several brake pipes.

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,729 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 59,694 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

VIN plate missing.

serious surface rust on most of the chassis structure.

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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G344 FPR is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G344 FPR, 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 G344 FPR registered?

G344 FPR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1990.

Is G344 FPR safe to buy?

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