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H282 XAP

1990 Ford Escort

Multi-colour Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 XAP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2010 94,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front bumper and grill damaged.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/f/o cv boot loose.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 93,969 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 89,978 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 87,926 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 87,918 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 81,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 81,051 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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H282 XAP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Multi-colour with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 H282 XAP, 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 H282 XAP registered?

H282 XAP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 9 October 1990.

Is H282 XAP safe to buy?

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