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G783 LUE

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,664 mi
Last recorded97,664 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG783 LUE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2017 97,664 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 95,443 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,971 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 87,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,699 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TRACK CONTROL ARM SLIGHTY WORN

Pass 29 Aug 2007 75,958 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 71,958 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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G783 LUE is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G783 LUE, 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 G783 LUE registered?

G783 LUE is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 January 1990.

Is G783 LUE safe to buy?

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