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G847 LPW

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,294 mi
Last recorded79,294 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG847 LPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,294 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 79,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 76,539 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 76,539 miles

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,516 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 76,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

off side rear arch corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 74,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 72,192 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 71,763 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 68,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,175 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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G847 LPW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G847 LPW, 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 G847 LPW registered?

G847 LPW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1990.

Is G847 LPW safe to buy?

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