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R732 TKL

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,867 mi
Last recorded124,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 TKL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 124,867 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 124,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear chassis very rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

both sills rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 124,319 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rearmost bushes weak

both wheel arches rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2013 124,319 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn on edges

both rearmost bushes weak

both sills very rusty

both wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2012 123,099 miles

o/s/center sill rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 123,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s/center sill rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 121,693 miles

stone chip windscreen, rear brake pipes surface corrosion, under side very rusty, o/s r tyre on limit(205/65/15) both sills rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2011 121,693 miles

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

stone chip windscreen, rear brake pipes surface corrosion, under side very rusty, o/s r tyre on limit(205/65/15) both sills rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2010 120,048 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 120,046 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,024 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 118,015 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front indicators fading

Pass 18 Jul 2008 114,356 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 114,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,082 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 111,082 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate starting to de laminate

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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R732 TKL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R732 TKL, 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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R732 TKL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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