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H799 XFL

1990 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

567 mi
Last recorded567 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 XFL
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2009 567 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,843 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

petrol tank corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2007 92,882 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 90,750 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear inner wheel arch holed by corrosion (non mot area)

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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H799 XFL is a 1990 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H799 XFL, 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 H799 XFL registered?

H799 XFL is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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