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H188 BTT

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,086 mi
Last recorded18,086 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH188 BTT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2010 18,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 8,045 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 5,768 miles

ADVISE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS SMALL LEAK

Pass 5 Jul 2007 99,631 miles

31% imbalance between rear brakes

Fail 5 Jul 2007 99,631 miles

31% imbalance between rear brakes

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 4,142 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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H188 BTT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H188 BTT, 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 H188 BTT registered?

H188 BTT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1990.

Is H188 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H188 BTT 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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