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BAZ 4896

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,595 mi
Last recorded49,595 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 4896
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,595 miles

underside prescribed areas surface corrosion but not holed or weak

Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

underside prescribed areas surface corrosion but not holed or weak

Pass 8 Jan 2008 47,590 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,698 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,140 miles

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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BAZ 4896 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BAZ 4896, 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 BAZ 4896 registered?

BAZ 4896 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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