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G82 MBD

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,060 mi
Last recorded20,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG82 MBD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 20,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,116 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear seats removed.

Various areas of underbody and chassis corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2008 18,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

No rear seat fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake may require attention

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge and cracked.

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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G82 MBD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G82 MBD, 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 G82 MBD registered?

G82 MBD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1990.

Is G82 MBD safe to buy?

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