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R458 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,835 mi
Last recorded41,835 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,835 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,909 miles

corrosion on both sills

Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,850 miles

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,003 miles

corrosion on both sills

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,132 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 37,742 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,342 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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R458 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R458 YEG, 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 R458 YEG registered?

R458 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R458 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 YEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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