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G761 VYL

1990 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,859 mi
Last recorded80,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG761 VYL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jan 2013 80,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,844 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,849 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 80,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 80,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 80,844 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 80,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 80,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 80,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 80,844 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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G761 VYL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 G761 VYL, 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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G761 VYL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 4 April 1990.

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