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G516 WPM

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,811 mi
Last recorded90,811 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG516 WPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,811 miles

Front both front suspension arm ball joint covers slight deterioration

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

all tyres slight cracking in treads

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,719 miles

all tyres cracking in treads

rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2016 90,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 89,728 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 87,726 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 85,704 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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G516 WPM is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G516 WPM, 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 G516 WPM registered?

G516 WPM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1990.

Is G516 WPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G516 WPM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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