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R86 YWC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,356 mi
Last recorded104,356 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 YWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,356 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOOSE

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BUMPER HAS BEEN REPAIRED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH THE INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

STONE CHIP IN THE N/S/F HEADLAMP GLASS

Fail 26 Feb 2010 104,356 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS LOOSE

N/S/R WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

REAR BUMPER HAS BEEN REPAIRED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH THE INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

STONE CHIP IN THE N/S/F HEADLAMP GLASS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,902 miles

N/S/R hand brake effort was low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 87,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R hand brake effort was low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 68,711 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,711 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 61,785 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 45,803 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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R86 YWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R86 YWC, 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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R86 YWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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