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H691 AMC

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

309 mi
Last recorded309 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH691 AMC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 309 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

interior mirror missing

nearside outer cv gaitor deteriorating

offside front heaplamp inadequatley supported

offside rear brake efforts low

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

rear bumper insecure

unable to remove fuel cap

Fail 22 Sep 2012 308 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

interior mirror missing

nearside outer cv gaitor deteriorating

offside front heaplamp inadequatley supported

offside rear brake efforts low

oil leak

rear bumper damaged

rear bumper insecure

unable to remove fuel cap

Pass 17 May 2011 97,871 miles

nsfront and rear floors welded from unable to check welding

Fail 13 May 2011

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsfront and rear floors welded from unable to check welding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 92,711 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 87,065 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,306 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 81,366 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 81,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

battery loose in holder

interior rear view mirror insecure

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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H691 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H691 AMC, 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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H691 AMC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 August 1990.

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