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H76 ELT

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,874 mi
Last recorded76,874 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH76 ELT
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,874 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 75,807 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 73,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 71,577 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 71,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,833 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,819 miles

Battery insecure tray corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under car sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 69,848 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,404 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 65,921 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 65,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,218 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 63,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2009 61,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 60,817 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 59,549 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,193 miles

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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H76 ELT is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H76 ELT, 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 H76 ELT registered?

H76 ELT is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H76 ELT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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