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H608 WRA

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH608 WRA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2012 84,059 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 84,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,671 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,519 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 76,676 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,461 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,126 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,957 miles

o/s rear tyre has a lump in it

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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H608 WRA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc 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 H608 WRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H608 WRA registered?

H608 WRA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H608 WRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H608 WRA 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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