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G859 DPU

1990 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,144 mi
Last recorded122,144 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Scorpio122,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG859 DPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,144 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 122,136 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 122,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 122,136 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 122,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front drivesharft cuplin very poor state

Pass 29 Jul 2008 122,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 121,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 121,466 miles

front drive shaft rubber joint in poor state

Pass 4 Aug 2006 117,445 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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G859 DPU is a 1990 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 G859 DPU, 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 G859 DPU registered?

G859 DPU is a 1990 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G859 DPU safe to buy?

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