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R378 SRA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 SRA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,142 miles

BOTH OUTER REAR WHEEL ARCHES SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 8 Sep 2010 117,142 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

BOTH OUTER REAR WHEEL ARCHES SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Sep 2009 112,590 miles

rear cross member corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2008 106,933 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded, both rear tyres.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 101,883 miles

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

Leak on power steering pump

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper adrift

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,445 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 96,396 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R378 SRA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc 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 R378 SRA, 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 R378 SRA registered?

R378 SRA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R378 SRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 SRA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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