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R379 MGK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,941 mi
Last recorded93,941 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 MGK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2017 93,941 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,889 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,745 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE LOWER SILL PANEL...

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH...

CORROSION IN OFFSIDE SILL PANEL...

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR BRAKE PADS AT 4MM...

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,006 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 80,716 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,482 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 75,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,758 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,258 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,242 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,600 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 53,624 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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R379 MGK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R379 MGK, 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 R379 MGK registered?

R379 MGK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R379 MGK safe to buy?

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