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R23 AKO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,664 mi
Last recorded37,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 AKO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2019 37,664 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 37,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,466 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,416 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,152 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 37,078 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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R23 AKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R23 AKO, 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 R23 AKO registered?

R23 AKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R23 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 AKO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R23 AKO have outstanding finance?

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