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R932 UWL

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 UWL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 135,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 131,220 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 131,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 121,681 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 114,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 106,479 miles

(6) Both front brake hoses cracked.

(7) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

(9) Front bottom suspension ball joints worn 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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R932 UWL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R932 UWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R932 UWL registered?

R932 UWL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R932 UWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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