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R944 AAR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,358 mi
Last recorded91,358 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 AAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,358 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2010 91,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,980 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2008 86,922 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,922 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 86,884 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipe corroded offside front

brake pipes corroded rear

nearside front brake flexi

slight movement steering rack

underbody corroded around cills

Pass 8 Oct 2007 84,717 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s outer sill slightley corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,114 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 82,102 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 78,925 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 788,896 miles

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

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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R944 AAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R944 AAR, 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 R944 AAR registered?

R944 AAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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