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H692 HPC

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,694 mi
Last recorded84,694 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH692 HPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2008 84,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 76,480 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 76,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,953 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 68,953 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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H692 HPC is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H692 HPC, 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 H692 HPC registered?

H692 HPC is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 November 1990.

Is H692 HPC safe to buy?

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