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J712 GFB

1992 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,813 mi
Last recorded154,813 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Scorpio122,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ712 GFB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2009 154,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 144,390 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 143,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 131,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2007 131,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 127,028 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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J712 GFB is a 1992 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J712 GFB, 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 J712 GFB registered?

J712 GFB is a 1992 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 January 1992.

Is J712 GFB safe to buy?

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