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R924 JNO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR924 JNO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 82,542 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s rear park low reading

Pass 15 Jan 2008 80,930 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear park low reading

Pass 17 Jan 2007 78,864 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 78,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,529 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 75,529 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2006 75,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R924 JNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R924 JNO, 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 R924 JNO registered?

R924 JNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R924 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R924 JNO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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