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G898 LYG

1990 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,594 mi
Last recorded86,594 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG898 LYG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 13 May 2011 86,594 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front to rear brake pipes coated in grease unable to give full inspection

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside front brake pipe coated in underseal unable to give full inspection

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

underside of vehicle heavily corroded unable to give full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2009 12,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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G898 LYG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G898 LYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G898 LYG registered?

G898 LYG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is G898 LYG safe to buy?

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