MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all front and rear suspension bushes slightly perished
both fronts,and nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls and tread
c.a.t heat shield corroded and broken
exhaust system corroded
nearside front indicator has water and condensation inside unit
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
all front and rear suspension bushes slightly perished
both fronts,and nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls and tread
c.a.t heat shield corroded and broken
exhaust system corroded
nearside front indicator has water and condensation inside unit
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front tyre is cracking badly
nearside rear tyre is cracking badly
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R715 DVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R715 DVW, 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 R715 DVW registered?
R715 DVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R715 DVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R715 DVW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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