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H76 VRA

1990 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,331 mi
Last recorded72,331 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH76 VRA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 72,331 miles

Oil leak

advisery ;;general corrosion on bodywork

Fail 31 Jul 2010 72,331 miles

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

Oil leak

advisery ;;general corrosion on bodywork

Pass 13 Aug 2009 67,678 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 62,627 miles

advisery ; general corrosion under body

Pass 10 Aug 2007 57,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,502 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

all brake pipes heavily greased

underside of vehicle undersealed

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 VRA is a 1990 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VRA, 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 VRA registered?

H76 VRA is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 August 1990.

Is H76 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H76 VRA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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