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R640 HEW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,726 mi
Last recorded169,726 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 HEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 169,726 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 163,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 163,691 miles

Oil leak

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

both sides front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 143,162 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 139,598 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 130,557 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 115,233 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 115,233 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,481 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 82,065 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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R640 HEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R640 HEW, 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 R640 HEW registered?

R640 HEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R640 HEW safe to buy?

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