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G691 SFK

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,748 mi
Last recorded46,748 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 SFK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,748 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,511 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 40,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,075 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 28,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

unable assess brake pipes due to grease

unable to assess floor due to oil

Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,574 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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G691 SFK is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G691 SFK, 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 G691 SFK registered?

G691 SFK is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 February 1990.

Is G691 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G691 SFK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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