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G432 WHV

1990 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,230 mi
Last recorded17,230 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG432 WHV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2011 17,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear ends of sills/wheel archs repaired with filler b ut appears to be cosmetic not structural repair

Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,594 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 12,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side front floor slight corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2008 8,643 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 4,388 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 4,388 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 2,492 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 98,608 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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G432 WHV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G432 WHV, 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 G432 WHV registered?

G432 WHV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 July 1990.

Is G432 WHV safe to buy?

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