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H489 BBB

1990 Ford Scorpio

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,902 mi
Last recorded80,902 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Scorpio122,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 BBB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,902 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,892 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear discs corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 79,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 77,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,735 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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H489 BBB is a 1990 Ford Scorpio in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H489 BBB, 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 H489 BBB registered?

H489 BBB is a 1990 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 October 1990.

Is H489 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H489 BBB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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