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R776 FVK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,120 mi
Last recorded144,120 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 FVK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 144,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 140,399 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 133,946 miles

N/S/F Steering track rod has slight movement.

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2006 133,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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R776 FVK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R776 FVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R776 FVK registered?

R776 FVK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R776 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 FVK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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