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R887 CTW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,616 mi
Last recorded113,616 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 CTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Dec 2007 113,616 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 107,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 101,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R887 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R887 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 R887 CTW registered?

R887 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R887 CTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R887 CTW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R887 CTW have outstanding finance?

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