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R880 UYB

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,175 mi
Last recorded61,175 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 UYB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 61,175 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,550 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,101 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,295 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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R880 UYB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R880 UYB, 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 R880 UYB registered?

R880 UYB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R880 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R880 UYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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