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G346 SMY

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,335 mi
Last recorded71,335 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG346 SMY
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,335 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 71,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,161 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,603 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount noise no play

Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,679 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2008 64,171 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 63,828 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 62,844 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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G346 SMY is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G346 SMY, 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 G346 SMY registered?

G346 SMY is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 February 1990.

Is G346 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G346 SMY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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