MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering system excessively rough roughness in steering rack when turned lock to lock (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play at steering column bush (2.2.2 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
unable to examine sills fully due to plastic covers being fitted
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G438 NUP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G438 NUP, 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 G438 NUP registered?
G438 NUP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G438 NUP safe to buy?
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