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G661 VYL

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,253 mi
Last recorded61,253 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG661 VYL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 61,253 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion small hole in floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 12 May 2016 59,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slincer (7.1.2)

rust corrision appearing in o/s/r lower wheel arch

Fail 12 May 2016 59,414 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slincer (7.1.2)

rust corrision appearing in o/s/r lower wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2015 58,074 miles

rust corrision in o/s/r lower wheel arch

Fail 13 May 2015 38,074 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rust corrision in o/s/r lower wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2014 56,904 miles

o/s/r wheel arch area rusty

Pass 13 May 2013 55,484 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded.

Fail 10 May 2012 54,368 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

some corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 10 May 2012 54,368 miles

some corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2011 52,473 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rust corrosion apearing in o/s/r lower whell arch

Pass 10 May 2010 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 49,498 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 48,373 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 46,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 22 May 2006 42,205 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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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G661 VYL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G661 VYL, 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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G661 VYL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 June 1990.

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