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H261 NHB

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

8,877 mi
Last recorded8,877 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 NHB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 8,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet corroding

some deterioration to suspension steering etc -especially nearside rack and steering wheel covering some perishing and corrosion -especially nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 8 Jan 2008 8,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bonnet corroding

some deterioration to suspension steering etc -especially nearside rack and steering wheel covering some perishing and corrosion -especially nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Dec 2006 4,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

all tyre valve dust caps missing

corrosion/damage; bonnet, slam panel, doors, front bumper

eng oil leak, bonnet stay clip missing

front shocks weak

int mirror missing, s/column play, footwells wet, all pedal rubbers worn

o/s h/lamp condensated, pattern poor & slightly loose, o/s/r bumper slightly loose

rear brake imb high

s/rack n/s bps play on limits

Fail 19 Dec 2006 4,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

as per previous vt32

rear brake imb high

Fail 14 Dec 2006 4,853 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres deteriorating & worn, all tyre valve dust caps missing

corrosion/damage; bonnet, slam panel, doors, front bumper

eng oil leak, b/fluid level low, bonnet stay clip missing

front brake discs worn, n/s/r brake slight bind

front shock abs weak

int mirror missing, s/column slight play, footwell carpets wet, all pedal rubbers worn

n/s s/rack bps play on limits

o/s h/lamp condensated, pattern v poor & slightly loose

o/s/r bumper slightly loose

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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H261 NHB is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H261 NHB, 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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H261 NHB is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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