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R219 FGU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,109 mi
Last recorded67,109 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 FGU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,109 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 64,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,960 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 57,052 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,103 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 52,979 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,358 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre has slight cracking of outer wall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,394 miles

signs of chafe condition between n/s/f/ inner tyre wall and brake pipe no contact found at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2008 43,574 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 43,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 41,475 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,761 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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R219 FGU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R219 FGU, 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 R219 FGU registered?

R219 FGU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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