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R284 UWA

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,427 mi
Last recorded109,427 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 UWA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 109,427 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 109,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,767 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 104,219 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 102,726 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 102,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R284 UWA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R284 UWA, 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 R284 UWA registered?

R284 UWA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R284 UWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 UWA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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