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R165 YCK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,154 mi
Last recorded127,154 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 YCK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2009 127,154 miles

both front tyre treads getting low on edges

both sills have surface rust

front windscreen cracked just within limit

o/s/f steering rack arm has slight movement

Pass 17 Jan 2008 120,936 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 19 Jan 2007 111,771 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r lamp lens cracked

o/s/f headlamp and foglamp lens cracked

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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R165 YCK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R165 YCK, 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 R165 YCK registered?

R165 YCK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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