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H311 JBL

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,610 mi
Last recorded88,610 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH311 JBL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2008 88,610 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded (could not confirm)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,514 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 81,514 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

en gine revs slightly low

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split no play

o/s/r tyre at 1.6 mm

Pass 9 Aug 2006 763,349 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 76,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 74,337 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 74,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

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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H311 JBL is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,392cc 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 H311 JBL, 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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H311 JBL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 September 1990.

Is H311 JBL safe to buy?

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