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R743 KHP

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,250 mi
Last recorded124,250 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 KHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2014 124,250 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/v corrosion under body

Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,353 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Sep 2013 120,353 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2012 116,048 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2012 116,048 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 111,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

various old welds

Fail 6 Sep 2011 111,436 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s outer sills corroded

various old welds

Pass 15 Sep 2010 105,946 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 8 Sep 2010 105,946 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2009 99,994 miles

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)

corrosion to both sills

Fail 10 Sep 2009 99,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

corrosion to both sills

Pass 4 Sep 2008 93,161 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 93,161 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 89,896 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 89,896 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,968 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R743 KHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R743 KHP, 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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R743 KHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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