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R169 FGV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,914 mi
Last recorded229,914 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 FGV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 229,914 miles

rear chassis rusty,front brake pipes rusty,both inner sills rusty,both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2011 213,348 miles

oil light on, engine oil leak, stonechip n/s headlamp, front discs poor, both front tyres on limit, both sills heavy undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2011 213,124 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil light on, engine oil leak, stonechip n/s headlamp, front discs poor, both front tyres on limit, both sills heavy undersealed

Fail 21 May 2011 211,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 174,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 159,659 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 146,245 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 145,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2006 137,478 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R169 FGV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R169 FGV, 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 R169 FGV registered?

R169 FGV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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