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G646 XPE

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,306 mi
Last recorded49,306 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG646 XPE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 49,306 miles

Hydrocarbons high, ok when engine speed raised to 2000 rpm

front number plate damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slight noisy

offside front tyre worn very near limit

offside handbrake effort low

play in nearside track rod end

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,647 miles

Coolant leak

HC's high, CO level weak

Oil leak

corrosion to sills

Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

HC's high, CO level weak

Oil leak

corrosion to sills

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,670 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,115 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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G646 XPE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G646 XPE, 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 G646 XPE registered?

G646 XPE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G646 XPE safe to buy?

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