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G682 EAN

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,675 mi
Last recorded53,675 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG682 EAN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 53,675 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes becoming corroded

vehicle very badly corroded and has had extensive wealding to structure

Fail 13 Mar 2006 53,673 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery flat, probably requires replacement

fuel pipes becoming corroded

vehicle very badly corroded and has had extensive wealding to structure

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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G682 EAN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G682 EAN, 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 G682 EAN registered?

G682 EAN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G682 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G682 EAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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