MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
both rear tyres wearing on inside edge
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H838 SWA is a 1990 Ford Scorpio in Silver 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 H838 SWA, 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 H838 SWA registered?
H838 SWA is a 1990 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 September 1990.
Is H838 SWA safe to buy?
The MOT history for H838 SWA 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.
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