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G638 PEG

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

19,249 mi
Last recorded19,249 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG638 PEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 19,249 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake imbalance on borderline

movement in steering rack o/s

Fail 4 Jul 2006 19,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake imbalance on borderline

movement in steering rack o/s

n/s/f metal brake pipe rusting

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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G638 PEG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 54,588 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 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G638 PEG, 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 G638 PEG registered?

G638 PEG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 January 1990.

Is G638 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G638 PEG 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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