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H792 GPU

1990 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,864 mi
Last recorded11,864 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH792 GPU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 11,864 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 11,812 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 11,710 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 11,611 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,336 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 11,319 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 11,134 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

lower outer sills have covers fitted, unable to make full inspection for corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2017 11,134 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

lower outer sills have covers fitted, unable to make full inspection of corrosion

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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H792 GPU is a 1990 Ford Escort in White with a 1,597cc 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 H792 GPU, 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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H792 GPU is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 August 1990.

Is H792 GPU safe to buy?

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