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G401 NRN

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,642 mi
Last recorded83,642 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 NRN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 83,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 81,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 81,402 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play hanging off (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2012 78,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 78,192 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 76,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 74,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 14,980 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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G401 NRN is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G401 NRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G401 NRN registered?

G401 NRN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G401 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G401 NRN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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