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L983 MVX

1993 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,650 mi
Last recorded127,650 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Scorpio127,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 MVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2013 127,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion coming through on both side sills

cuts in n/s/f tyre

fuel tank showing signs of repair

Pass 19 Jul 2012 124,063 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipe corroded

radiator leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2012 124,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 121,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,012 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 118,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 114,615 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 114,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 111,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 111,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 107,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding front ones

front complience bushes splitting

fuel pipes corroding at rear

power steering pipes corroding

slight play in steering column lower bush

Fail 17 Jul 2007 107,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake hose ferrules corroding front ones

slight play on steering column lower bush

Pass 14 Aug 2006 103,675 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front compience bushes spitting

fuel pipes corroding

nearside front tyre low on edge

power steering pipes corrroding

Fail 1 Aug 2006 103,510 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

power steering pipes corroding

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front complience bushes splitting

fuel pipes corroding

nearside front tyre low on edge

Pass 23 Aug 2005 97,855 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 97,855 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L983 MVX is a 1993 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1993 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 127,650 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 L983 MVX, 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 33 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L983 MVX registered?

L983 MVX is a 1993 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 September 1993.

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