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R801 XGV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,613 mi
Last recorded134,613 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 XGV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 134,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 130,592 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 126,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 117,617 miles

THE O/S REAR BUMPER IS CRACKED. NEED REPLACEMENT.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 112,424 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 107,950 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 107,917 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,841 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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R801 XGV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R801 XGV, 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 R801 XGV registered?

R801 XGV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R801 XGV safe to buy?

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