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G891 AOW

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,115 mi
Last recorded28,115 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 AOW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,115 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,748 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,237 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 27,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 27,131 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 26,997 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,815 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 26,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,695 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,496 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 26,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 26,363 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

cooling fan not working

Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,134 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 26,134 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

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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G891 AOW is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G891 AOW, 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 G891 AOW registered?

G891 AOW is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 15 June 1990.

Is G891 AOW safe to buy?

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