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R706 BHW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,720 mi
Last recorded133,720 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 BHW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2010 133,720 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 123,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 120,952 miles

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

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

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

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

offside front tyre sidewall starting to crack

offside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2007 118,033 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,293 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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R706 BHW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R706 BHW, 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 R706 BHW registered?

R706 BHW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R706 BHW safe to buy?

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