MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
OSR Tyre Sidewall Perished
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
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.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s/f tyre slightly perished
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
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak on ato gearbox pipes
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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