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G758 NWB

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,628 mi
Last recorded50,628 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG758 NWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,628 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 50,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,228 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 169 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 92,724 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 92,703 miles

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

Large oil leak.

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 92,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 91,079 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 90,190 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,190 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,053 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 87,959 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 87,954 miles

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

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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G758 NWB is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G758 NWB, 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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G758 NWB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1990.

Is G758 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G758 NWB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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