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R62 YNO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 YNO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 118,200 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 118,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2009 117,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

parking brake not locking out on test

Pass 8 May 2008 107,418 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 107,415 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 94,876 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, †both front flexible brake hoses outer skin cracked

Fail 4 May 2007 94,876 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, †both front flexible brake hoses outer skin cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 89,992 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 89,992 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 84,228 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 84,228 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 84,228 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R62 YNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R62 YNO, 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 R62 YNO registered?

R62 YNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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