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R380 VWC

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 VWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,243 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 85,716 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,007 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,405 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 62,762 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 58,848 miles

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 3 Feb 2007 37,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 37,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R380 VWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R380 VWC, 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 R380 VWC registered?

R380 VWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R380 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 VWC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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