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H801 YHV

1990 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,586 mi
Last recorded74,586 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1990 Ford Escort54,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH801 YHV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 74,586 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,586 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,608 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 70,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 67,827 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 65,322 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,282 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,542 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 57,140 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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H801 YHV is a 1990 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H801 YHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H801 YHV registered?

H801 YHV is a 1990 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is H801 YHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H801 YHV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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