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G490 WHU

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,982 mi
Last recorded21,982 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG490 WHU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,982 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 21,982 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Internal mirror not attached

Pass 24 Feb 2006 15,989 miles

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded †n/s/r brake hose cracking †both front outer cvj boots soon

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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G490 WHU is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G490 WHU, 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 G490 WHU registered?

G490 WHU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 March 1990.

Is G490 WHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G490 WHU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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