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G8 RLG

1996 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,578 mi
Last recorded44,578 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 RLG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,520 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,516 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 43,068 miles

chip in windscreen

surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 7 Dec 2006 41,930 miles

both front tyres are on tread limit

Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,749 miles

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

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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G8 RLG is a 1996 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 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 G8 RLG, 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 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 RLG registered?

G8 RLG is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is G8 RLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G8 RLG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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