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R629 NSP

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

140,495 mi
Last recorded140,495 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 NSP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2013 140,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion started offside & nearside outer sill & floor

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split - inner insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2012 136,979 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion offside & nearside outer sill

corrosion offside & nearside rear wheel arch

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2012 136,979 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion offside & nearside outer sill

corrosion offside & nearside rear wheel arch

exhaust system deteriorated

offside & nearside inner drive shaft gaiter deterioratedm - rear

Pass 22 Jun 2011 134,838 miles

both lower rear shocker mountings deterating

near side front drop link slight play

near side front wheel buckled

near side rear tyre 1.6mm

numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines

oil leak including rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Jun 2011 134,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both lower rear shocker mountings deterating

near side front drop link slight play

near side front wheel buckled

near side rear tyre 1.6mm

numerous areas of corrosion including brake lines

oil leak including rear diff leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 132,935 miles

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

o/s sill corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2010 132,935 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s sill corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2009 129,984 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

hole in n/s front indicator lens

Fail 20 Jan 2009 129,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front indicater lens holed

Pass 7 Jan 2008 127,276 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded & worn on inner faces.

corrosion starting to appear in both outer sills

front windscreen washers slightly out of aim

slight damage to n/s front indicator light lens

slight exhaust blow at mid box.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 124,173 miles

hole in n/s front indicator lens

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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R629 NSP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R629 NSP, 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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R629 NSP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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