MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded 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)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
unable to penatrate surface corrosion to under side of vehicle
corrosion starting in both sills
corrosion starting offside rear chassis leg
corrosion starting both rear inner wheel arches
rear number plate starting to fade
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion startin in both sill areas ,rear chassis legs and both rear inner wheel arches
rear number plate starting to fade
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R655 GBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R655 GBM, 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 R655 GBM registered?
R655 GBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 August 1997.
Is R655 GBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R655 GBM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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