1989 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · G148 NNT
1989 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 10,629 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G148 NNT Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/07/2025
- 10,629 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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G148 NNT MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Ford Escort (G148 NNT) between July 2025 and July 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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