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R619 FMJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,015 mi
Last recorded115,015 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 115,015 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2008 115,014 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both wiper blades split but still clearing the screen

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 111,335 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 109,717 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 105,124 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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R619 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R619 FMJ, 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 R619 FMJ registered?

R619 FMJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R619 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 FMJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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