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R662 MJF

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,439 mi
Last recorded75,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 MJF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,439 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,582 miles

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

offside front tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 22 Apr 2009 72,582 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre has a screw in the tread

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,169 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 66,070 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 66,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2006 63,319 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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R662 MJF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R662 MJF, 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 R662 MJF registered?

R662 MJF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R662 MJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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