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G882 DAC

1990 Ford Escort

Pink Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

81,168 mi
Last recorded81,168 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG882 DAC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,168 miles

battery insecure †oil leak engine area †rear suspension weak †both rear floor pans corroded †n/s/f floor pan corroded †both front tca bushes split †both front brakes binding †play in rack †both inner rear sills corroded

o/s top sill corroded †body panels insecure †spoiler front insecure †side skirts insecure

rear view mirror missing †both door pins worn †front lights insecure †rear light displacement †o/s/r tyre on wear limt †o/s/r wheel bearing loose †corrosion battery tray

Fail 25 Mar 2006 81,106 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2006 81,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake imbalance

oil leak

play in rack

rear supenssion weak

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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G882 DAC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Pink with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G882 DAC, 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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G882 DAC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1990.

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