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R925 JNO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 JNO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 108,289 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 99,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

advise notice only slight corrorsion on both outer sill

advise notice only slight corrorsion on middle section of chassis

Pass 27 Jul 2010 99,946 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

advise notice only slight corrorsion on both outer sill

advise notice only slight corrorsion on middle section of chassis

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,066 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 94,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 89,606 miles

Front brake discs black due to overheating

Fail 30 Jul 2008 89,606 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs black due to overheating

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 81,842 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 81,842 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 72,605 miles

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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R925 JNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc 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 R925 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 R925 JNO registered?

R925 JNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R925 JNO safe to buy?

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