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R386 EUB

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,108 mi
Last recorded153,108 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 EUB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 153,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

number plats deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2010 149,246 miles

front bumper cracked.

offside outer sill very rusty.

Fail 10 Feb 2010 149,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front bumper cracked.

nearside rear outer c.v. gaiter split.

offside outer sill very rusty.

Pass 12 Feb 2009 143,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 139,475 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 139,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2007 134,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres on wrong way round have check out

have rear brake pads checked out look low

right rear caliper brake hose has small crack mark change it soon

Pass 8 Feb 2007 134,249 miles

front tyres on wrong way round have check out

have rear brake pads checked out look low

right rear caliper brake hose has small crack mark change it soon

Pass 8 Feb 2006 129,453 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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R386 EUB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver 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 R386 EUB, 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 R386 EUB registered?

R386 EUB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R386 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 EUB 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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