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Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
timing belt cover missing and belt worn
long travel on parking brake
offside and nearside rear tyre walls perishing
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nearside and voffside (5.3.2 (d))
both rear tyre walls perishing
advise slight binding on n/s/r brake
advise slight play in n/s/f +o/s/f inner track control arm bushes
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f/ o/s/f/ sun viser missing
Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f/ o/s/f/ sun viser missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear bump stop missing
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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G679 SAV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 G679 SAV, 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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G679 SAV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 May 1990.
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