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G858 TMV

1990 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,252 mi
Last recorded33,252 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG858 TMV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 33,252 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 33,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 28,713 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,601 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,430 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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G858 TMV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Gold with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G858 TMV, 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 G858 TMV registered?

G858 TMV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 May 1990.

Is G858 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G858 TMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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