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M790 VJE

1994 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,398 mi
Last recorded115,398 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Ford Scorpio100,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM790 VJE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2008 115,398 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

advise front cross member corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 114,710 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 114,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 113,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 112,843 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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M790 VJE is a 1994 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 M790 VJE, 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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What year was M790 VJE registered?

M790 VJE is a 1994 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M790 VJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M790 VJE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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