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R682 GNL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,301 mi
Last recorded155,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR682 GNL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 155,301 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 155,299 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R682 GNL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R682 GNL, 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 R682 GNL registered?

R682 GNL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R682 GNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R682 GNL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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