MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,317 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s & o/s sills slightly corroded
n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R462 BAV 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 R462 BAV, 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 R462 BAV registered?
R462 BAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R462 BAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R462 BAV 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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