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H397 LJU

1990 Ford Escort

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,762 mi
Last recorded37,762 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 LJU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2009 37,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion o/s seat mounting

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on floors

corrosion on floors to sills

corrosion on front chassis rails

corrosion on front cross member

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on rear chassis rails

corrosion on rear cross member

damage n/s/f brake hose

dampness on injector pump

handbrake travel

noise in rear wheel bearing

rear number plate

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,641 miles

both rear tyres 2mm

condensation n/s headlamp glass

condition both rear sills

corrosion and repairs to both rear undersills and chassis rails

corrosion both front chassis rails

corrosion n/s and o/s floor to sills

corrosion n/s/r chassis rail borderline

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey

Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,924 miles

corrosion n/s floor to sill

corrosion n/s main brake pipe

corrosion n/s/r chassis rail

o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal

Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,223 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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H397 LJU is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H397 LJU, 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 H397 LJU registered?

H397 LJU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H397 LJU safe to buy?

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