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R367 UCF

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,224 mi
Last recorded92,224 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 UCF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,224 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 92,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 85,607 miles

outer sills coroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,659 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,579 miles

both sills have surface rust

Pass 10 Oct 2014 70,074 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,071 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 70,064 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 67,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 67,645 miles

Nearside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,114 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,221 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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R367 UCF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R367 UCF, 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 R367 UCF registered?

R367 UCF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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