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H42 JRW

1990 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,259 mi
Last recorded206,259 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2005
Typical for 1990 Ford Scorpio122,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH42 JRW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2005 206,259 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 206,256 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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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H42 JRW is a 1990 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H42 JRW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H42 JRW registered?

H42 JRW is a 1990 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 November 1990.

Is H42 JRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H42 JRW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H42 JRW have outstanding finance?

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