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R695 VAR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,855 mi
Last recorded90,855 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 VAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,855 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,855 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,753 miles

front tyres low on outside edges

small cut offside rear tyre in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2015 81,576 miles

Oil leak

slight bad earth to n/s/r light

slight play in steering rack

some corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,641 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,368 miles

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,598 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,080 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 60,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,981 miles

both front indicators starting to fade

rear washer not working

Pass 17 Jul 2007 50,471 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 47,475 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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R695 VAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R695 VAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R695 VAR registered?

R695 VAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R695 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R695 VAR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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