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R919 CTW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,215 mi
Last recorded90,215 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 CTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 90,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner edge wearing on o/s front tyre.(tracking?)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 85,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner edge wearing on o/s front tyre.(tracking?)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 82,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near-side and off-side front to rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 9 Nov 2007 79,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

near-side and off-side front to rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 60,658 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 60,658 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge slightly

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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R919 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R919 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 R919 CTW registered?

R919 CTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R919 CTW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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