1989 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · G214 NRR
1989 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 53,232 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G214 NRR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 53,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G214 NRR 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 (G214 NRR) between February 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are 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.
G214 NRR Mileage History
- 16/02/202352,315 mi
- 26/04/202453,232 mi+917 mi
Average of roughly 770 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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