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R855 MMO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,702 mi
Last recorded86,702 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 MMO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2010 86,702 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 86,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,318 miles

power steering fluid level low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 63,448 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 63,404 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 58,098 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge †o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2006 58,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

1.n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge. †2.o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge.

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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R855 MMO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R855 MMO, 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 R855 MMO registered?

R855 MMO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R855 MMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 MMO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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