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R24 DKP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,806 mi
Last recorded112,806 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 DKP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2009 112,806 miles

battery lose in tray

engine oil leaks

exhaust heat covers around centre boxs rusting away

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

play in front steering rack

rear brake pipes rusting

rear n/plate cracked

strong advice front screen cracked n/s/top out of wiper sweep

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 102,876 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 97,723 miles

>>> Exstensive damage to Near Side outer sill box section. ( fork lift ?) <<<

Near side front indicator bulb is starting to fade to white light.

Off side rear tyre is wearing / worn low.

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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R24 DKP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R24 DKP, 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 R24 DKP registered?

R24 DKP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R24 DKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R24 DKP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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