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R692 LNU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 LNU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 119,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system in poor condition

off side outer sill badley corodded

under side of vehicle heaviley rusted

Fail 16 Nov 2011 119,521 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

off side outer sill badley corodded

under side of vehicle heaviley rusted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 116,526 miles

both outer sills are corroded.

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2010 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills are corroded.

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2009 113,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 113,305 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 109,093 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 104,139 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 104,139 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2006 101,562 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

exhaust system heavily corroded.

light scratching on windscreen.

n/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s/f dummy light lens incomplete.

o/s/r shock absorber damp with oil.

raer registration plate delaminated.

rear washer not working.

slight exhaust leak from downpipe area.

various under body corrosion.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 101,562 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

exhaust system heavily corroded.

light scratching on windscreen.

n/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s/f dummy light lens incomplete.

o/s/r shock absorber damp with oil.

raer registration plate delaminated.

rear washer not working.

slight exhaust leak from downpipe area.

various under body corrosion.

Fail 11 Sep 2006 101,552 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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R692 LNU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R692 LNU, 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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R692 LNU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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