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R130 FCA

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,150 mi
Last recorded143,150 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 FCA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 143,150 miles

n/s/f tyre outter edge starting to wear

outter sills badly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

small chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2011 143,150 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outter edge starting to wear

outter sills badly corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2010 132,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 122,993 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 122,993 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 121,489 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 118,973 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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R130 FCA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R130 FCA, 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 R130 FCA registered?

R130 FCA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R130 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 FCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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