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R385 FHU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,361 mi
Last recorded130,361 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR385 FHU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 130,361 miles

OSR Tyre Sidewall Perished

Fail 28 Nov 2011 130,316 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OSR Tyre Sidewall Perished

Pass 12 Jun 2010 130,276 miles

1.front and rear brake discs corroded.2.slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.3.corrosion on near side and off side inner sills.

Pass 14 Jan 2009 130,272 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Fail 14 Jan 2009 130,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2007 129,645 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on ato gearbox pipes

Fail 14 Sep 2006 112,539 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 109,127 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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R385 FHU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R385 FHU, 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 R385 FHU registered?

R385 FHU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R385 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R385 FHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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