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H638 FWL

1991 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,934 mi
Last recorded121,934 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Ford Scorpio124,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH638 FWL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,334 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,934 miles

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 121,934 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 121,934 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 121,934 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 121,934 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 121,671 miles

N/SIDE AND O/SIDE SILL PANELS RUSTY. WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY.THESE PANELS WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON.

N/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIDEWALL CRACKS NO CORDS EXPOSED.

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL CRACKS DUE TO RUNNING SOFT.

REAR WIPER BLADE HAS CLEANING EDGE MISSING.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 121,671 miles

N/SIDE AND O/SIDE SILL PANELS RUSTY. WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY.THESE PANELS WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON.

N/SIDE REAR TYRE HAS SIDEWALL CRACKS NO CORDS EXPOSED.

O/SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL CRACKS DUE TO RUNNING SOFT.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE HAS CLEANING EDGE MISSING.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 120,624 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light flashing

nearside front fog not working

rear bumper insecured

slight damage to front no plate

Fail 9 Mar 2010 120,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake warning light flashing

nearside front fog not working

rear bumper insecured

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 17 Mar 2009 118,583 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Lower body sills and rear wheel arches are corroded

Offside rear tyre wall is perishing

Screen washers aim low and partly blocked

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

only just passed C O test3.41

Fail 16 Mar 2009 118,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Hand brake lever comes up high

Lower body sills and rear wheel arches are corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wall is perishing

Only just passed C O test =3.38

Screen washers aim low and partly blocked

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 117,884 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 116,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 114,748 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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H638 FWL is a 1991 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 H638 FWL, 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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H638 FWL is a 1991 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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