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R15 PAW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,643 mi
Last recorded106,643 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 PAW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 106,643 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 106,643 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R15 PAW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R15 PAW, 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 R15 PAW registered?

R15 PAW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R15 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R15 PAW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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