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R376 BAV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,365 mi
Last recorded126,365 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 BAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 126,365 miles

Slight play in steering rack

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Oil leak gearbox

Fail 6 Jun 2011 126,288 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside and offside front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Offside rear caliper hand brake lever not returning to it's stop

Oil leak gearbox

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,659 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack ends

Rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 8 Jun 2010 111,659 miles

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack ends

Rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,668 miles

N/S/F tyre has uneven wear

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

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

O/S/F tyre has uneven wear

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,944 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 77,803 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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R376 BAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R376 BAV, 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 R376 BAV registered?

R376 BAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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