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R102 CBU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,058 mi
Last recorded202,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 CBU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 202,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 190,666 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 188,356 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 182,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 175,650 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 175,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 166,246 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 166,246 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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R102 CBU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R102 CBU, 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 R102 CBU registered?

R102 CBU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R102 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 CBU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R102 CBU have outstanding finance?

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