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G817 XPG

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,219 mi
Last recorded48,219 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 XPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 48,219 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 48,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,118 miles

Both rear tyres are just on the legal limit.

Please note: slight play in n/s front wheel bearings.

o/s front floor pan showing corrosion

rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,333 miles

corrosion both front floor pans

foam filler in both rear inner sills

front number plate cracked

play offside of steering rack

Fail 19 May 2009 27,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 May 2008 17,475 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 17,475 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 9,926 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 9,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 5,213 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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G817 XPG is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G817 XPG, 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 G817 XPG registered?

G817 XPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G817 XPG safe to buy?

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