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R134 GVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,643 mi
Last recorded99,643 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 GVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2016 99,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs look worn

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2014 99,483 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 98,047 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,049 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,182 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 92,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 89,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,356 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,032 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,024 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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R134 GVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R134 GVX, 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 R134 GVX registered?

R134 GVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R134 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 GVX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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