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826 JVD

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,343 mi
Last recorded45,343 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration826 JVD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,343 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 41,882 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

floor & chassis corroded

front suspension corroded

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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826 JVD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 826 JVD, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 826 JVD registered?

826 JVD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is 826 JVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 826 JVD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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