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R733 HTN

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,864 mi
Last recorded124,864 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 HTN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2008 124,864 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrossion to underside

Pass 23 Jun 2007 116,934 miles

slight corrossion to body and underside

slight play in front suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2006 110,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R733 HTN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R733 HTN, 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 R733 HTN registered?

R733 HTN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R733 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R733 HTN shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R733 HTN have outstanding finance?

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