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J886 OPV

1991 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,069 mi
Last recorded110,069 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Scorpio124,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 OPV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 105,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,920 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 101,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,944 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,944 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 91,625 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 86,617 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 77,154 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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J886 OPV is a 1991 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J886 OPV, 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 J886 OPV registered?

J886 OPV is a 1991 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J886 OPV safe to buy?

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