MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,001 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to os and ns outer sills
general under vehicle corrosion
corrosion to exhaust system
corrosion to os and ns outer sills
general under vehicle corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion to os and ns outer sills
corrosion to os and ns outer sills
corrosion to os and ns outer sills †both front flexible brake pipes perished
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion to os and ns outer sills †both front flexible brake pipes perished
corrosion to both rear chassis sections in wheelarches
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 FHU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 FHU, 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 FHU registered?
R531 FHU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R531 FHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R531 FHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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