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R125 KMV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 KMV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 155,746 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 155,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 150,442 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 146,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 145,681 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 143,655 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 141,307 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 141,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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R125 KMV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol 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 R125 KMV, 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 R125 KMV registered?

R125 KMV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R125 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 KMV 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.

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