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G492 XOW

1990 Ford Escort Van

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,199 mi
Last recorded55,199 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort Van45,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG492 XOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,199 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 55,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Oil leak

rear of vehicle boarded out

rear shock absorber turrets welded from inside

rear spring mounts rusty

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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G492 XOW is a 1990 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 45,154 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G492 XOW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G492 XOW registered?

G492 XOW is a 1990 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G492 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G492 XOW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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