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H597 LHP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,080 mi
Last recorded66,080 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 LHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2013 66,080 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to all prescribed areas not considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 60,188 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 54,663 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 54,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,084 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,823 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,784 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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H597 LHP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H597 LHP, 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 H597 LHP registered?

H597 LHP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H597 LHP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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