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H317 HPL

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,606 mi
Last recorded79,606 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 HPL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 79,606 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 76,177 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 76,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 72,626 miles

midle rear seat belt has been removed,vosa has been advised.and they said it was ok and advise about it.

Fail 28 Oct 2005 72,595 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front tyre tread inner edge is low

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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H317 HPL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,392cc 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 H317 HPL, 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 H317 HPL registered?

H317 HPL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 November 1990.

Is H317 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H317 HPL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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