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G838 DVC

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 DVC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 98,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 97,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 95,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 94,398 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 92,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 92,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 90,990 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 90,978 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 89,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,771 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 84,244 miles

Osr handbrake efficiency low

Pass 3 May 2017 82,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 80,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 78,083 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 75,618 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 May 2013 73,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 72,107 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,908 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 69,623 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 66,986 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 64,567 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 62,445 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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G838 DVC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G838 DVC, 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 G838 DVC registered?

G838 DVC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 14 May 1990.

Is G838 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G838 DVC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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