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H212 TVV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,891 mi
Last recorded89,891 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 TVV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 89,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front exhaust pipe slight blow

head lamp patterns faint & damp

o/s/r lamp side interaction with indicator

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 20 May 2011 87,351 miles

some parts of vehicle beginning to corrode

Fail 19 May 2011 87,340 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

some parts of vehicle beginning to corrode

Pass 25 May 2010 84,660 miles

all barke pipes recently cleaned & greesed

o/s/f tyre tread low

shocks becoming week

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some parts of vehicle corroding

Fail 20 May 2010 84,654 miles

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

all barke pipes recently cleaned & greesed

o/s/f tyre tread low

shocks becoming week

slight play in rear wheel bearings

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 19 May 2009 81,288 miles

brake disc in poor condition

o/s mirror cracked

some parts of vehicle beginning to corrode

some play @ rear wheels

Pass 14 Apr 2008 77,496 miles

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some parts of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 7 Apr 2008 77,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

some metal brake pipes starting to corrode

some parts of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2007 76,347 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 74,781 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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H212 TVV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H212 TVV, 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 H212 TVV registered?

H212 TVV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is H212 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H212 TVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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