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M438 RVM

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,441 mi
Last recorded119,441 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 RVM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 119,441 miles

Heavy body corrossion

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly and worn on inner edge

Oil leak on engine,gearbox and diff

Play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Very heavy underbody corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: Offside front shock absorber catching anti-roll bar when turning in lock

Fail 4 Sep 2009 119,433 miles

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

Heavy body corrossion

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

Nearside front tyre worn unevenly and worn on inner edge

Oil leak on engine,gearbox and diff

Play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Very heavy underbody corrossion

STRONG ADVISORY: Offside front shock absorber catching anti-roll bar when turning in lock

Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,062 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 103,111 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 103,109 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 97,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 96,972 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 92,359 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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M438 RVM is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,515 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 M438 RVM, 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 31 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M438 RVM registered?

M438 RVM is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 April 1995.

Is M438 RVM safe to buy?

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