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1990 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · H170 JPU

H170 JPU

1990 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/09/1990. Recorded mileage 81,964 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1990
Engine
1597cc

H170 JPU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
  • 81,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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H170 JPU Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202281,284 mi
  2. 07/07/202381,529 mi+245 mi
  3. 12/07/202481,617 mi+88 mi
  4. 12/07/202481,617 mi
  5. 17/07/202581,964 mi+347 mi

Average of roughly 228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H170 JPU MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Escort (H170 JPU) between July 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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