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G709 LNG

1990 Ford Escort Van

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

35,077 mi
Last recorded35,077 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort Van45,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG709 LNG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2007 35,077 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in lower steering bush

Fail 11 Aug 2007 35,070 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 26,135 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 16,707 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2005 16,707 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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G709 LNG is a 1990 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1990 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 45,154 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G709 LNG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 36 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G709 LNG registered?

G709 LNG is a 1990 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 28 March 1990.

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