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R797 GDS

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

196,401 mi
Last recorded196,401 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 GDS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 196,401 miles

WEAR IN O/S/F SUSPENSION LOWER ARM REAR BUSH.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 182,701 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 170,625 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 157,433 miles

O/S PARK BRAKE EFFORT LOW.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 151,158 miles

N/S PARK BRAKE- LOW EFFORT.

Fail 15 Feb 2007 151,158 miles

N/S PARK BRAKE- LOW EFFORT.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 139,091 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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R797 GDS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R797 GDS, 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 R797 GDS registered?

R797 GDS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is R797 GDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 GDS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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