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R869 YEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,047 mi
Last recorded77,047 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 YEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 77,047 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 72,745 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,244 miles

1.mist of oil sump area. 2.both sills slight corrosion.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 68,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,351 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 68,342 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 65,663 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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R869 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R869 YEG, 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 R869 YEG registered?

R869 YEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R869 YEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R869 YEG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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