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G551 VKP

1991 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,736 mi
Last recorded24,736 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Escort54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG551 VKP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,736 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 24,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 28 Jul 2006 24,659 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 24,653 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 17,280 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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G551 VKP is a 1991 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 54,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G551 VKP, 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 35 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G551 VKP registered?

G551 VKP is a 1991 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is G551 VKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G551 VKP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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