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R379 YHJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,666 mi
Last recorded84,666 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,666 miles

only just passed emission test,advise

Fail 5 Jun 2018 84,658 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under front wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 82,114 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 82,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,136 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 63,298 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode but wont hole

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode slightly

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r chassis starting to corrode but wont hole

o/s/r metal brake pipe starting to corrode slightly

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 19 Aug 2009 47,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,990 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,848 miles

Both outer cills corroding.

Both rear tyres getting low on tread depth.

Centre exhaust clamp is cracked and joint is blowing slightly.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,291 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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