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R364 UAC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 UAC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 154,178 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 151,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 151,873 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 148,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 146,187 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 146,185 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 142,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,722 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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R364 UAC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R364 UAC, 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 R364 UAC registered?

R364 UAC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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