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J239 DGT

1992 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

145,235 mi
Last recorded145,235 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Ford Scorpio122,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ239 DGT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 145,235 miles

both front coil springs starting to rust and slightly weak

both front foglamp glasses cracked

centre exhaust strating to rust

floors starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

front complience- front antiroll bar to track control arm bushes starting to split/ wear

front shock absorbers starting to rust

inner sills and outer sills starting to rust

metal fuel pipes rusty

offside door mirror glass small crack

oil leak

rear brake pads wearing low

rear chassis starting to rust

rear driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

rear wheel arches starting to rust

steering column slight movement

vehicle under side starting to rust

Pass 21 Apr 2007 142,498 miles

both front and nearside rear coil springs starting to rust and slightly weak

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear and both front brake hoses strating to crack/ perish

centre/ rear exhaust starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front complience bushes- front antiroll bars to track control arms starting to split/ wear

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches, rear chassis and vehicle underside starting to rust

steering column slight movement

Fail 17 Apr 2007 142,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both front and nearside rear coil springs starting to rust and slightly weak

both front brake discs starting to rust/ wear and both front brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

centre/ rear exhaust starting to rust

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

front complience bushes- front antiroll bars to track control arms starting to split/ wear

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish

rear wheel arches, rear chassis and vehicle under side starting to rust

steering column slight movement

Pass 18 Apr 2006 138,750 miles

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

both outer sills and rear inner wheel arches repaired

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear wheel arches repaired and starting to rust

front brake hoses starting to crack /perish

front suspension compliance bushes starting to split/wear

offside rear tyre tread worn very low

slight movement in lower steering column bush

Fail 13 Apr 2006 138,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

both outer sills and rear inner wheel arches repaired

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear wheel arches repaired and starting to rust

front suspension complience bushes starting to split/wear

offside rear tyre tread worn low

slight movement in lower steering column

Fail 10 Mar 2006 138,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyre treads worn low on edges

both rear chassis rails rusty

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

brake pad warning lamp stays on

front brake hoses starting to crack/perish

front suspension complience bushes starting to split/wear

slight movement in lower steering column

Fail 28 Nov 2005 138,614 miles

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

Anti Roll Bar Bushes Starting to Split

O/S and N/S Body Sills Starting to Rust at Bottom

slight play in steering rack inner bushes

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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J239 DGT is a 1992 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J239 DGT, 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 J239 DGT registered?

J239 DGT is a 1992 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1992.

Is J239 DGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J239 DGT shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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