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H298 FPG

1990 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,341 mi
Last recorded99,341 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 FPG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 99,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing in door shut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

1.near side and off side front drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

2.both front tyres at legal limits

3.both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

4.near side and off side rear sill backing becoming corroded

5.off side rear inner wing becoming corroded in door shut

Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,822 miles

off side park brake effort slightly low

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,216 miles

o/s/f brake disc poor on inner edge

rear tyres getting low and splitting on side walls

Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,216 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

o/s/f brake disc poor on inner edge

rear tyres getting low and splitting on side walls

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,735 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 68,734 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,189 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 37,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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H298 FPG is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H298 FPG, 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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H298 FPG is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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