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G849 VKP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,145 mi
Last recorded53,145 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 VKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 53,145 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 53,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 53,112 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,058 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 52,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 52,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,421 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 52,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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G849 VKP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 G849 VKP, 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 G849 VKP registered?

G849 VKP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 October 1990.

Is G849 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G849 VKP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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