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R832 YEW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,901 mi
Last recorded98,901 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 YEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 98,901 miles

rear wiper has the blade missing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,435 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 96,389 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

heavy rust to exhaust

Pass 18 Oct 2013 92,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 88,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,823 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 75,008 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 75,008 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 68,659 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear bumper has been taped

Pass 2 Sep 2008 63,874 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,021 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,979 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,167 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R832 YEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R832 YEW, 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 R832 YEW registered?

R832 YEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R832 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R832 YEW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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