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G846 UNX

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,201 mi
Last recorded76,201 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 UNX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 76,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 75,849 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 74,057 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 70,682 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 70,682 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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

Sills slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2005 68,142 miles

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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G846 UNX is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red 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 G846 UNX, 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 G846 UNX registered?

G846 UNX is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 July 1990.

Is G846 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for G846 UNX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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