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H690 CRV

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,233 mi
Last recorded78,233 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH690 CRV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,233 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front and rear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 77,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,731 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 77,353 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 77,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,622 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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H690 CRV is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H690 CRV, 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 H690 CRV registered?

H690 CRV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 October 1990.

Is H690 CRV safe to buy?

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