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M786 VVA

1994 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,418 mi
Last recorded186,418 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1994 Ford Scorpio100,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 VVA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 186,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips on both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 186,206 miles

both rear wheel arches rusting

rear crossmember rusting

rear metal brake pipes above axle rusting

Fail 10 Sep 2019 186,203 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along rear wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded running along rear wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches rusting

rear brake pipes above axle rusting

rear crossmember rusting

Pass 18 Sep 2012 185,448 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 185,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 176,469 miles

Interior mirror in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 167,864 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 167,851 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear panel corroding

Pass 25 Mar 2009 155,452 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 155,449 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 146,250 miles

0ffside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

headlamps fitted with yellow converters

interrior mirr0r poor

Fail 10 Apr 2008 146,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

0ffside rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

headlamps fitted with yellow converters

interrior mirr0r poor

Pass 12 Apr 2007 136,694 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 136,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2006 127,887 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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M786 VVA is a 1994 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 100,670 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 M786 VVA, 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 32 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M786 VVA is a 1994 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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