1989 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · G538 NKR
1989 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1989. Recorded mileage 48,808 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1392cc
G538 NKR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2006
- 48,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G538 NKR Mileage History
- 06/09/200648,757 mi
- 11/09/200648,808 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 3,559 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G538 NKR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G538 NKR) between September 2006 and September 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)”.
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