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R787 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,333 mi
Last recorded89,333 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 89,333 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly faded

os/r tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge and slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2008 89,333 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front and rear registration plates slightly faded

os/r tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge and slightly perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2006 89,271 miles

1. Rear brake pads are low †2. Osr crossmemberis swollen & corroded at fuel tank mounts †3. Ns & Os inner & outer sills are corroded & very weak in places †4. Osf & Nsf & Osr tyres are low on tread and front tyres are worn on edges †

10. Steel brake pipes are corroded †11. Rear brake flexi hoses are perrished

5. Front brake pads are low †6. Front brake discs are worn to wear indicators and corroded †7. Slight play in nsf & osf lower ball joints †8. Ns & Os floor pans are corroded †9. Nsr & Osr chassis are corroded & weak in places †

Fail 13 Jul 2006 89,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. Rear brake pads are low †2. Osr crossmember is swollen & corroded aront fuel tank mountings †3. Ns & Os inner & Outer sills are corroded & very weak in places †4. Osf & Nsf & osr tyres are low on tread and front tyres are worn on edges †

11. Rear brake flexi hoses are perrished

5. Front brake pads are low †6. Front brake discs are worn to wear indicators and corroded †7. Slight play in nsf & Osf lower ball joints †8. Ns & os floor pans are corroded †9. Nsr & Osr chassis corroded †10. Steel brake pipes are corroded †

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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R787 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R787 YEG, 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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R787 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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