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R379 YEW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 YEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,701 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,144 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 98,241 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 95,795 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 95,795 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake hoses perished

front disc in poor condition

n/s/r shock rear bush worn with play

Pass 4 Mar 2008 93,221 miles

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

o/s/ outer sill rusting

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,240 miles

o/s streering rack slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner egde

outer sill scabby

rear shocks-bottom bushes worn with play

Pass 27 Feb 2006 86,495 miles

front rear pads low

rear shock -bottom bushes worn with play

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 YEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEW, 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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R379 YEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 September 1997.

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