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M797 OBE

1994 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,681 mi
Last recorded76,681 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Ford Scorpio100,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM797 OBE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,681 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 76,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 18 Mar 2009 70,845 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,169 miles

under side of car showing signs of onset of corrosion unable to detect holes with vosa corrosion tool on flakey sills and chassis

Fail 25 Mar 2008 68,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under side of car showing signs of onset of corrosion unable to detect holes with vosa corrosion tool on flakey sills and chassis

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 66,396 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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M797 OBE is a 1994 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 M797 OBE, 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 M797 OBE registered?

M797 OBE is a 1994 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 November 1994.

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