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G841 BLR

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,879 mi
Last recorded82,879 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG841 BLR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 82,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 80,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 16,685 miles

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

Oil leak

all underneath slightly corroded

could not check outer sills because of plastic covers

o/s/f seat cusion poor

Fail 6 Nov 2009 16,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

all underneath slightly corroded

could not check outer sills because of plastic covers

o/s/f seat cusion poor

Pass 11 Nov 2008 12,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 9,714 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 7,238 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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G841 BLR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G841 BLR, 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 G841 BLR registered?

G841 BLR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 June 1990.

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