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R52 JJW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,769 mi
Last recorded111,769 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 JJW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 111,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

sill(S) rusty corroded/deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,355 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 106,121 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 99,825 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 99,825 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 91,472 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 85,365 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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R52 JJW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R52 JJW, 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 R52 JJW registered?

R52 JJW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R52 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 JJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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