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G840 BGV

1990 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,318 mi
Last recorded224,318 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Scorpio122,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG840 BGV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 224,318 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 224,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 214,640 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 214,637 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 213,899 miles

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

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

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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G840 BGV is a 1990 Ford Scorpio in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 122,136 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 G840 BGV, 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 36 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G840 BGV registered?

G840 BGV is a 1990 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 May 1990.

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