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H780 GHP

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,167 mi
Last recorded88,167 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH780 GHP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,312 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,622 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 69,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 59,466 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,857 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 48,815 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,801 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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H780 GHP is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H780 GHP, 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 H780 GHP registered?

H780 GHP is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 August 1990.

Is H780 GHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H780 GHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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