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H266 RTH

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,159 mi
Last recorded48,159 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH266 RTH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 48,159 miles

*STRONG ADVISE* Both front tyres worn below 1.6mm on inner shoulders

Drivers seatbelt damaged

Play in offside front track rod end

Steering column lower bush light play

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 44,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 40,898 miles

Exhaust emissions fluctuating

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 2 May 2006 40,898 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Emission level fluctuating at idle

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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H266 RTH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H266 RTH, 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 H266 RTH registered?

H266 RTH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H266 RTH safe to buy?

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