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R793 GBM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

171,646 mi
Last recorded171,646 miles
Recorded on1 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 GBM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 May 2010 171,646 miles

both sills corroded

ns inner sill corroded

osr chassis corroded

rear inner wings corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 167,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 162,203 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 154,664 miles

front tyres worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Apr 2006 146,540 miles

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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R793 GBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R793 GBM, 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 R793 GBM registered?

R793 GBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R793 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 GBM shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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