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R668 VWC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,575 mi
Last recorded90,575 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 VWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 90,575 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2009 90,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,967 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 85,881 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 84,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

underbody has corrosion developing

Pass 7 Nov 2006 79,592 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 79,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully check nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

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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R668 VWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R668 VWC, 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 R668 VWC registered?

R668 VWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R668 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 VWC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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