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R531 AUM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

86,710 mi
Last recorded86,710 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 AUM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,710 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside fuel pipe signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2011 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside fuel pipe signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2010 81,002 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 81,002 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 78,366 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 78,366 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,150 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded but not to excess

slight wear in steering column uj

Fail 10 Mar 2008 74,150 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

flexi brake hose ferrules corroded but not to excess

slight wear in steering column uj

Pass 13 Mar 2007 70,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 70,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,865 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 67,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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R531 AUM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R531 AUM, 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 R531 AUM registered?

R531 AUM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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