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H771 WGF

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,061 mi
Last recorded18,061 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH771 WGF
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 18,061 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 18,061 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 11,055 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Jul 2006 7,285 miles

Exhaust mountings starting to perish.

Oil filler cap missing.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 3,789 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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H771 WGF is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 H771 WGF, 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 H771 WGF registered?

H771 WGF is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 November 1990.

Is H771 WGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H771 WGF 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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