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R91 AJW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

113,358 mi
Last recorded113,358 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 AJW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,358 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 113,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

front tyres hold inner shoulder wear

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 110,466 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 110,466 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre inner shoulder wear

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 2 Feb 2010 104,330 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 104,330 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,742 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,742 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2008 91,593 miles

front no plate slightly cracked + n/s/f brake flexi slightly cracking + o/s/f tie rod got slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2008 91,540 miles

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

front no plate slightly cracked + n/s/f brake flexi slightly cracking + slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Fail 28 Dec 2007 91,433 miles

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

front no plate slightly cracked + n/s/f brake flexi slightly cracking + slight play in o/s/f tie rod

Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,729 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 85,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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R91 AJW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R91 AJW, 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 R91 AJW registered?

R91 AJW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R91 AJW shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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