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R538 MTS

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 MTS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2008 90,928 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 90,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2007 87,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 87,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 85,706 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 85,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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R538 MTS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R538 MTS, 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 R538 MTS registered?

R538 MTS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R538 MTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R538 MTS shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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