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J779 WUK

1991 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,557 mi
Last recorded153,557 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Scorpio124,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 WUK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2010 153,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 153,557 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 153,190 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 152,801 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 152,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 148,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 148,697 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 145,640 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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J779 WUK is a 1991 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,256 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 J779 WUK, 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 35 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J779 WUK registered?

J779 WUK is a 1991 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J779 WUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J779 WUK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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