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G826 WPJ

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG826 WPJ
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 74,079 miles

both rear wheel arch suface corrosion

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel arch suface corrosion

near side front door mirror slight crack

Pass 22 Jun 2009 71,875 miles

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

both rear wheel arch slight corrosion

near front door wing mirror slight glass crack

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,792 miles

both rear wheel arch service corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2007 68,745 miles

BOTH REAR WING WHEELS ARCH SLIGHT CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,244 miles

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

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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G826 WPJ is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G826 WPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G826 WPJ registered?

G826 WPJ is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 July 1990.

Is G826 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G826 WPJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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