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G717 RRP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,405 mi
Last recorded88,405 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 RRP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,405 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 84,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 73,720 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,697 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Bulhead (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 71,755 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 71,750 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 71,246 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,652 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,039 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,409 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,218 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,979 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 50,500 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,692 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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G717 RRP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 G717 RRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G717 RRP registered?

G717 RRP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G717 RRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G717 RRP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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