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H291 ADS

1991 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,323 mi
Last recorded118,323 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Scorpio124,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 ADS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2010 118,323 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake caliper in poor condition

Offside sill in poor condition

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff has oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,516 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 110,516 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 104,170 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 99,529 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 99,529 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 94,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 94,903 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 91,151 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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H291 ADS is a 1991 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,256 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 Scorpio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H291 ADS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Scorpio typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H291 ADS registered?

H291 ADS is a 1991 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1991.

Is H291 ADS safe to buy?

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