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G610 VPM

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

7,375 mi
Last recorded7,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG610 VPM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 7,375 miles

front plate damaged

n/s/f indicator lense broken

nail in n/s/r tyre

under body repaires

under body rust

Pass 11 Apr 2012 4,285 miles

damage front plate

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

oil leak

under body repaires and corrosion

wear front disc

Pass 13 Apr 2011 3,738 miles

front bumper taped

n/s/f indicater taped

o/s/r tyre low

oil leak

sills welded

under body repaires

under side rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 1,123 miles

oil leak

play n/s top strut mount

under body repaires

wear front disc

Pass 23 Oct 2008 345 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 98,057 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,837 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G610 VPM is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G610 VPM, 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 G610 VPM registered?

G610 VPM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 July 1990.

Is G610 VPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G610 VPM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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