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H169 YAM

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH169 YAM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 76,426 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,563 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,383 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 68,352 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,445 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 67,445 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 66,100 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,818 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,715 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H169 YAM is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H169 YAM, 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 H169 YAM registered?

H169 YAM is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 September 1990.

Is H169 YAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H169 YAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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