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H4 GWR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,995 mi
Last recorded59,995 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GWR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,995 miles

Advise headlamp adjustments, just in limits.

Coolant leak

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Crack in windscreen,wiper blades splitting.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped,rusty inner face.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres low tread ,cracking side walls.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 59,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise headlamp adjustments, just in limits.

Coolant leak

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Crack in windscreen,wiper blades splitting.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs lipped,rusty inner face.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres low tread ,cracking side walls.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

chip in window

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r n/s/r tyres geting low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 57,491 miles

Nail in front tyre

n/s/f brake hose craking up

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre low

rear pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,491 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK.

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON.

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2007 55,244 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,423 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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H4 GWR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H4 GWR, 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 30 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H4 GWR registered?

H4 GWR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is H4 GWR safe to buy?

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