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R885 CTW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,241 mi
Last recorded126,241 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 CTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 126,241 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 126,228 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear light lens and bumper close to limits lens broken .

Wiper blades close to limits split edges .

Pass 30 Oct 2009 124,706 miles

both outer sills starting to rust

rear wheel arches starting to rust

slight crack in front bumper

Pass 16 Oct 2008 122,335 miles

centre exhaust mount rusting

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 31 Oct 2007 120,158 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 120,155 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs are becoming scored

n/s/f/ tyre is badly worn on outer edge and blistering

n/s/outer sill is corroded

o/s/f/ tyre is worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2006 118,019 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 118,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 116,022 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2005 116,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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R885 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R885 CTW, 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 R885 CTW registered?

R885 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R885 CTW safe to buy?

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