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J149 RPM

1992 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,939 mi
Last recorded176,939 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Scorpio122,345 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ149 RPM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2008 176,939 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 170,227 miles

Advise AC compressor leaking

Advise brake pad warning light on

Advise engine oil leaks

Advise exhaust system poor condition

Advise n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Advise n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Advise rear driveshaft gaitors perished

Pass 22 Nov 2006 162,652 miles

advise air con compressor leaking

advise n/s/f bumper loose

advise radiator wet

advise steering rack a little worn

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 RPM is a 1992 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 J149 RPM, 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 RPM registered?

J149 RPM is a 1992 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J149 RPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J149 RPM shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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