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R151 NRU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

181,160 mi
Last recorded181,160 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 NRU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 181,160 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 167,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 166,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 163,176 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 160,167 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 155,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 150,910 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 147,405 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 147,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 144,183 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 139,646 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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R151 NRU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R151 NRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R151 NRU?

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What year was R151 NRU registered?

R151 NRU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R151 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 NRU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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