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R828 KHP

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,017 mi
Last recorded110,017 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 KHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 110,017 miles

both front to rear inner sills corroded

both front to rear outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,023 miles

Offside & nearside outer sills rusty. Rear wheel arches rusty.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 97,947 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 97,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,948 miles

osr tyre wall old

Fail 2 Oct 2009 89,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

osr tyre wall old

Pass 1 Oct 2008 82,620 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,784 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 64,285 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 64,285 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 55,346 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 55,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R828 KHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R828 KHP, 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 R828 KHP registered?

R828 KHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R828 KHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 KHP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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