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R372 ACL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,093 mi
Last recorded109,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 ACL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 109,093 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 108,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS and OS rear suspension mounts have been repaired, unable to assess correct method of repair

NS and OS sills have been repaired unable to carry out repair assessment

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear crossmember is holed and corrodid but not within prescribed area and does not effect brakes or steering

Pass 21 Sep 2009 95,506 miles

advised exhaust corroded slight blow

advised fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 91,589 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 91,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 87,464 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 82,310 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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R372 ACL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R372 ACL, 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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R372 ACL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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