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R626 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,127 mi
Last recorded126,127 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 126,127 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Nov 2010 122,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 119,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 119,812 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear registration plate discoloured

slight corosion to offside bottom sill

Pass 25 Nov 2008 113,532 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2007 109,685 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 109,685 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 107,659 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 107,659 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 103,941 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 103,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

different wheel fitted to off side front

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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R626 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R626 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 R626 YEG registered?

R626 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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