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G778 DPU

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,891 mi
Last recorded63,891 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG778 DPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 63,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,694 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,975 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,341 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,662 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 60,027 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 59,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,380 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,572 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 56,738 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,847 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,237 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,830 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,144 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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G778 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G778 DPU, 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 G778 DPU registered?

G778 DPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G778 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for G778 DPU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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