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R812 CTW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,656 mi
Last recorded56,656 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 CTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 56,656 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 55,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 55,331 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,284 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 54,671 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,224 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,378 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,808 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,123 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,514 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,417 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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 49,586 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 48,758 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 48,341 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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R812 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R812 CTW, 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 R812 CTW registered?

R812 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R812 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 CTW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R812 CTW have outstanding finance?

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