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R915 YGV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,267 mi
Last recorded163,267 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 YGV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 163,267 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 163,234 miles

Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 158,319 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 153,327 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 153,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 147,978 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 147,964 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 138,591 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 138,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 132,179 miles

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

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

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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R915 YGV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 R915 YGV, 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 R915 YGV registered?

R915 YGV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R915 YGV safe to buy?

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