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G645 SKL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

86,657 mi
Last recorded86,657 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG645 SKL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

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

front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2007 83,046 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 82,930 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 78,958 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 78,958 miles

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

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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G645 SKL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 G645 SKL, 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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G645 SKL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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