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R624 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,541 mi
Last recorded58,541 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 58,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,347 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 58,135 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,892 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 57,512 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 57,391 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,090 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,744 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 56,744 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,139 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 56,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 55,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,962 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,287 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 53,435 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,504 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,895 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,582 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,959 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,049 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,049 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 46,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,796 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,590 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 44,069 miles

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

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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R624 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R624 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.

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What year was R624 YEG registered?

R624 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R624 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R624 YEG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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