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R438 OUY

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 OUY
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 69,040 miles

both outer sills corroded

horn control loose

Fail 19 Oct 2009 69,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,946 miles

front and rear bumper damaged

front tyres worn edges

wear front disc

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,400 miles

rusting to both rear wheel arches

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,521 miles

n/s/f wheel inner rim demaged

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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R438 OUY is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R438 OUY, 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 R438 OUY registered?

R438 OUY is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R438 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 OUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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