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R652 GMA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,479 mi
Last recorded175,479 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 GMA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 175,479 miles

handbrake shows slightly low effort

n/s outer sill/sill backing areas corroded weak in various areas

o/s outer sill/sill baking areas has various areas corroded/weak

o/s/f tyre wearing low/close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2014 166,887 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

o/s & n/s outer sill aras are corroded/weak in areas

play/wear in n/s front lower ball joint

play/wear in o/s & n/s rear hubs

Pass 23 Sep 2013 156,699 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 156,699 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 144,914 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 137,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 125,627 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 122,404 miles

corrosion to nsr chassis

corrosion to os/ns sills

Pass 23 Mar 2009 116,548 miles

Both outer sills have some corrosion

Gearbox exhaust support mount has some corrosion

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F tyre outer edge of tread depth low

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 110,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre edge low

Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,847 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 103,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

some corrosion to os ns sills

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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R652 GMA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R652 GMA, 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 R652 GMA registered?

R652 GMA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R652 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R652 GMA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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