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G691 VYE

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,300 mi
Last recorded14,300 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2005
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG691 VYE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2005 14,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish

both front bottom arm bushes starting to perish

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres starting to perish

n/s cv gaitor just starting to leak past tie clip

n/s door mirror cracked

rear brake pipe hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box rubber mounts starting to perish

Fail 17 Aug 2005 14,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all rear suspension bushes starting to perish

both front bottom arm bushes starting to perish

front brake pipes starting to corrode

front tyres starting to perish

n/s cv gaitor just starting to leak past tie clip

n/s door mirror cracked

rear brake pipe hoses starting to perish

rear exhaust box rubber mounts starting to perish

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 VYE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,117cc 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 G691 VYE, 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 VYE registered?

G691 VYE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 March 1990.

Is G691 VYE safe to buy?

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