MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,749 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside & nearside wishbone bushes flexing
outer sills corroded
under body corroded
headlamps have cracked glass
number plate cracked-ok
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R517 SDP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 R517 SDP, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R517 SDP?
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What year was R517 SDP registered?
R517 SDP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 November 1997.
Is R517 SDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 SDP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R517 SDP have outstanding finance?
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