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R943 EUG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,741 mi
Last recorded127,741 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 EUG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,741 miles

rear brake pipes

slight play in rack arms

various parts of vehicle starting to rust

Fail 4 Feb 2010 127,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake pipes

slight play in rack arms

various parts of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 2 Feb 2009 124,061 miles

oil leak from gearbox only slight

slight play in o/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2008 119,768 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 119,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 115,243 miles

front discs showing signs of wear

n/s/f brake pads getting low 3mm

Pass 17 Feb 2006 110,824 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 110,829 miles

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

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

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

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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R943 EUG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R943 EUG, 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 R943 EUG registered?

R943 EUG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R943 EUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 EUG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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