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J149 KDL

1992 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,686 mi
Last recorded180,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Scorpio122,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 KDL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 180,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 180,686 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 177,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front compliance bushes worn

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes, chassis and both sills

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 7 Nov 2007 176,577 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 176,556 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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J149 KDL is a 1992 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 122,345 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 J149 KDL, 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 34 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J149 KDL registered?

J149 KDL is a 1992 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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