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H129 VRA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,970 mi
Last recorded90,970 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH129 VRA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 90,970 miles

underbody covered with seal

Pass 27 Feb 2021 90,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 90,783 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 90,783 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 90,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,665 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 90,444 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,346 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 89,885 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 89,801 miles

screen wash bottle loosly mounted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,624 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak appears to be from water pump ?

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,377 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight corrosion to os outer sill

Pass 27 Aug 2008 88,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 88,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 88,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 87,796 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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H129 VRA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H129 VRA, 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 H129 VRA registered?

H129 VRA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is H129 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H129 VRA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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