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G763 DPD

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,886 mi
Last recorded20,886 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 DPD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,886 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 20,886 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 20,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 20,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,618 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust light corrosion

front number plate damaged

slight oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,370 miles

front number plate damaged

slight oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,265 miles

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

Oil leak

sump corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,020 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,494 miles

clutch squarking and worn...front numberplate worn...front shocks weak...slight oil leaks...nail in offside rear tyre...slight play in nearside rear bearing

Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,166 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front wheel trim cracked

sump light corrosion

tested in damp conditions

Pass 16 Feb 2006 18,736 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 18,736 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight damage to n/s/f wing

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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G763 DPD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G763 DPD, 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 G763 DPD registered?

G763 DPD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1990.

Is G763 DPD safe to buy?

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