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G86 WPP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,550 mi
Last recorded46,550 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG86 WPP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,550 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 46,147 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Dec 2008 32,821 miles

slight corrosion to offside front floorpan

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates deteriorating

corrosion to metal brake pipes between rear compensator valve and rear flexible hoses

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Fail 29 Nov 2007 15,608 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both registration plates deteriorating

corrosion to metal brake pipes between rear compensator valve and rear flexible hoses

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter perished

slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to front metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Dec 2006 5,194 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 5,194 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 98,841 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 98,574 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G86 WPP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G86 WPP, 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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G86 WPP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 March 1990.

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