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H792 XYR

1990 Ford Escort

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,695 mi
Last recorded96,695 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH792 XYR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,695 miles

Corrosion to lower front panel in engine bay and to offside rear wheel arch.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 95,158 miles

o/s/rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2006 95,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s & o/s front tyres low on inner edges

o/s & n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 93,783 miles

Both front tyres are wearing/worn on inner edges

Corrosion to off side rear wheel arch and to rear section of outer sill panel

Exhaust tail pipe is corroded at rear silencer.

Near side rear shack absorber is leaking, but is still serviceable

Slight play in off side front lower swivel joint

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 XYR is a 1990 Ford Escort in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYR, 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 H792 XYR registered?

H792 XYR is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 September 1990.

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