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R623 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,406 mi
Last recorded128,406 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 128,406 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

outersills corroded but not holed

Fail 24 May 2011 128,406 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust in poor condition

outersills corroded but not holed

Pass 13 Aug 2010 126,039 miles

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2009 124,388 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2009 124,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 8 Aug 2008 120,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 120,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 116,542 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 111,830 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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R623 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R623 YEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R623 YEG registered?

R623 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R623 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 YEG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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