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H722 SVH

1990 Ford Escort

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

22,700 mi
Last recorded22,700 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH722 SVH
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2007 22,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside and nearside fornt inner and outer sills corroded

unable to check outer sill due to plastic covers

Fail 13 Apr 2007 22,689 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front and nearside front inner and outer sills very corroded

unable to check ouetr sills due to covers

Fail 10 Apr 2007 22,486 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front inner and outer sills very corroded

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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H722 SVH is a 1990 Ford Escort in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H722 SVH, 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 H722 SVH registered?

H722 SVH is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H722 SVH safe to buy?

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