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G887 XPV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,786 mi
Last recorded45,786 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG887 XPV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 45,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 45,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 44,811 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 44,661 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,523 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 44,523 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,241 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 42,559 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,559 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,726 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in off side steering rach knuckle

windscreen washes slightly low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 38,949 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 26 Mar 2011 38,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake service

handbrake lever has free play at its base of its travel

near side rear tyre is low on the inner edge

off side outer sill is soft to the touch

off side steering arm has slight play in its end fixing

underside is painted with red oxid paint and unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,389 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 34,972 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 31,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,610 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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G887 XPV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G887 XPV, 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 G887 XPV registered?

G887 XPV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 February 1990.

Is G887 XPV safe to buy?

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