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R526 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,546 mi
Last recorded111,546 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 111,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 108,893 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 104,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,517 miles

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

o/s/f inner steering rack joint worn

Pass 28 Jul 2008 101,929 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 101,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 101,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 99,889 miles

both front brake pipe flexis persihed

exhaust system coroded and flacking rust and getting week

middle exhaust system slight leek

o/s rear outer drive shaft gatter insecure

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

slight move mount in o/s front lower suspension back bush

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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R526 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc 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 R526 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 R526 YEG registered?

R526 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R526 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 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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