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H399 ELP

1990 Ford Escort

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,571 mi
Last recorded83,571 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH399 ELP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,571 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 82,953 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 82,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Vehicle is too low for roller brake tester

Pass 21 Jun 2013 80,809 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 80,809 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,211 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 8 Jun 2012 79,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box rubber hanger perished & split

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Wiring laying on top of exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2010 77,675 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes undersealed

all floors undersealed

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

all repaired areas heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

rear springs corroded advise replaced

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Sep 2010 77,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all brake pipes undersealed

all floors undersealed

all prescribed areas slightly corroded

rear springs corroded advise replaced

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2009 77,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 77,052 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 57,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 72,770 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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H399 ELP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 H399 ELP, 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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H399 ELP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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