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R696 PDC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,287 mi
Last recorded127,287 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 PDC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 127,287 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 123,468 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 121,015 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 119,379 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 119,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

bottom of radiator expanded and bent

ignition coil cracking

o/s cat rattling

Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,462 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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R696 PDC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R696 PDC, 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 R696 PDC registered?

R696 PDC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R696 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 PDC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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