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R910 CDV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,529 mi
Last recorded138,529 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 CDV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 133,799 miles

n/s/r brake disc in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2012 130,571 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2012 130,571 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2011 127,736 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,122 miles

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

advise both front wiper blades lose in arms

Fail 30 Oct 2010 124,996 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both front wiper blades lose in arms

Pass 9 Nov 2009 121,846 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 121,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 114,860 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 114,523 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 111,266 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 111,266 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2005 106,726 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish & split

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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R910 CDV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R910 CDV, 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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R910 CDV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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