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B6 DNS

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DNS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2006 106,146 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 106,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B6 DNS is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,188 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 B6 DNS, 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 28 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B6 DNS registered?

B6 DNS is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is B6 DNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B6 DNS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B6 DNS have outstanding finance?

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