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R8 CRS

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 CRS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 90,910 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 87,491 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 87,491 miles

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

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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R8 CRS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R8 CRS, 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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How do I check the history of R8 CRS?

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What year was R8 CRS registered?

R8 CRS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R8 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 CRS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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