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R914 VVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR914 VVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 132,876 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 131,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 130,327 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 121,062 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 99,271 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 82,542 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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R914 VVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R914 VVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R914 VVX registered?

R914 VVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R914 VVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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