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G442 SNN

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

289,320 mi
Last recorded289,320 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 SNN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 289,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alternator belt is worn and loose

metal brake pipe at side of fuel tank is corroded

temp gauge sender unit is broken and wire is detached

Fail 12 May 2010 28,921 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alternator belt is worn and loose

metal brake pipe at side of fuel tank is corroded

temp gauge sender unit is broken and wire is detached

Pass 12 May 2009 16,921 miles

offside rear sill corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 16,921 miles

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

offside front tyre low on tread on inner edge

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 5,661 miles

both front brake disc corroded on inner faces

Fail 29 May 2008 5,661 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake disc corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 May 2007 95,269 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 95,221 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

excessive corrosion o/s/f floor pan. hole in floor

pin hole in middle exhaust pipe

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 May 2006 84,708 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 84,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

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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G442 SNN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G442 SNN, 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 G442 SNN registered?

G442 SNN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 March 1990.

Is G442 SNN safe to buy?

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