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G598 GWP

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,229 mi
Last recorded86,229 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG598 GWP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 86,229 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 14 Oct 2009 82,408 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres lightly perrished

windscreen scratched and chiped

Fail 12 Oct 2009 82,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres lightly perrished

windscreen scratched and chiped

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,791 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 80,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,956 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside hand brake not as sharp as nearside

Pass 18 May 2006 72,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear brake lightly binding.

oil leak

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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G598 GWP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G598 GWP, 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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G598 GWP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 February 1990.

Is G598 GWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G598 GWP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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