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R929 RKW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

66,534 mi
Last recorded66,534 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 RKW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 66,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 636,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R929 RKW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R929 RKW, 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 R929 RKW registered?

R929 RKW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R929 RKW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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