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G64 VPG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,516 mi
Last recorded8,516 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG64 VPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 8,516 miles

both headlamps condesated

corrosion to sills chassis and floors and wheel arches

noise front offside front - possible wheel bearing

oil leak

rear tyres treads perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2009 2,918 miles

corrosion to sills

fuel smell no leak found

nearside front shock absorber slight weak

play in nearside and offfside front lower suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,485 miles

centre exhaust box minor leak

corrosion to inner sills

nearside front shock absorber becoming weak

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2007 84,952 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion to inner sills

fuel smell - no physical leak found

slight roughness in offside rear wheelbearing

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2007 84,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to inner sills

fuel smell - no physical leak found

slight roughness in offside rear wheelbearing

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2006 78,661 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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G64 VPG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G64 VPG, 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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G64 VPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 21 April 1990.

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