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R382 YHJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2008 96,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery light on

engine undertray fitted

exhaust corrosion

front brake discs show corrosion and pitting

slight damage front registration plate

Fail 29 Sep 2008 96,956 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery light on

engine undertray fitted

front brake discs show corrosion and pitting

slight damage front registration plate

Pass 18 Oct 2007 93,904 miles

exhaust corrosion.

exhaust mounting brackets(x2)incomplete.

front and rear registration plates show damage/backing lift.

near side chassis, off and near side sills show weakness due to corrosion.

off and near side front brake discs show corrosion/pitting.

off and near side rear flexi-brake hose ferules show corrosion.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

under vehicle oil contamination.

undershield fitted.

various metal brake pipes show corrosion.

various power assisted steering componants show oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 91,066 miles

2 exhaust metal mounting brackets are incomplete due to corrosion.

front service brakes show inbalance/run-out.

near side front tyre tread is perished with deep splits.

near side rear tyre is worn to the minimum tread depth of 1.6mm and the tread is perished.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted to the front and rear axels.

off and near side front brake discs inner faces show corrosion/pitting.

off side front headlamp glass damaged.

off side front tyre shows uneven wear and is bald at the edge.

off side rear metal brake pipe shows corrosion.

power assisted steering rack shows oil contamination .

undershield fitted.

undervehicle oil contamination.

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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R382 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R382 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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What year was R382 YHJ registered?

R382 YHJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R382 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 YHJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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