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H282 YTN

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,440 mi
Last recorded86,440 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH282 YTN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 86,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,457 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 84,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,619 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 83,392 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 77,593 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 77,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 70,819 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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H282 YTN is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H282 YTN, 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 YTN registered?

H282 YTN is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H282 YTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for H282 YTN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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