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R43 YWC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,233 mi
Last recorded214,233 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 YWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 214,233 miles

centre exhaust box excessively corroded and outer skin breaking up

n/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/f wing mirror glass cracked

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 4 Jun 2010 209,838 miles

rear inner wings corroding

Fail 19 May 2010 209,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mid section exhaust deteriorated

o/s drive shaft inner gaiter insecure

Pass 19 May 2009 205,122 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 205,122 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 201,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 197,515 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 193,290 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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R43 YWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R43 YWC, 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 R43 YWC registered?

R43 YWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R43 YWC safe to buy?

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