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G381 ALB

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 ALB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 56,235 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,651 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

extensive welding on o/s /r chassis welding looks poor but appears to have required strength

Pass 6 May 2009 97,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 95,202 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 95,202 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 88,300 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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G381 ALB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 G381 ALB, 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 G381 ALB registered?

G381 ALB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 April 1990.

Is G381 ALB safe to buy?

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