MOT Status
Mileage
18,364 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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H498 XCD is a 1990 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 H498 XCD, 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 H498 XCD registered?
H498 XCD is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 3 August 1990.
Is H498 XCD safe to buy?
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