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H512 HPJ

1991 Ford Scorpio

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,003 mi
Last recorded201,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1991 Ford Scorpio124,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 HPJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1991
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 201,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front antiroll bar compliance bushes split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear driveshaft gaiters perished

Rear wheel arches corroded but not within perscibed areas

Fail 28 May 2013 200,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front antiroll bar compliance bushes split

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear driveshaft gaiters perished

Rear wheel arches corroded but not within perscibed areas

Pass 25 May 2012 196,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear wheel arch rust holed

offside front lower suspension arm compliance bush worn

offside rear tyre on 3mm 195/65/15V

oil leak

Fail 22 May 2012 195,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear wheel arch rust holed

offside front lower suspension arm compliance bush worn

offside rear tyre on 3mm 195/65/15V

oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 186,856 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on edges 195/65/15V

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front lower suspension arm compliance bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement!

oil leak

Fail 20 May 2011 186,856 miles

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

front to rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on edges 195/65/15V

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front lower suspension arm compliance bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement!

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 177,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front lower suspension compliance bushes deteriorated

possible filler used in rear arch's / door shut area

Fail 24 May 2010 177,921 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front lower suspension compliance bushes deteriorated

possible filler used in rear arch's / door shut area

Pass 27 May 2009 168,453 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

rear wheel arch's corroded

Fail 21 May 2009 168,378 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

outer sills corroded

rear wheel arch's corroded

Pass 23 May 2008 157,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 May 2008 157,783 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2007 147,418 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2006 142,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

oil leak

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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H512 HPJ is a 1991 Ford Scorpio in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H512 HPJ, 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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H512 HPJ is a 1991 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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