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R408 KCE

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,911 mi
Last recorded82,911 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 KCE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,911 miles

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust front heat shield loose

rear and front number plates discolouring

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 7 Aug 2008 82,911 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit and perished advise replacment

centre exhaust corroded

exhaust front heat shield loose

n/s/f brake hose perished and has a cut in it but not showing cords yet advise replacment

o/s/r tyre iner sidewal starting to split advise replacment

o/s/r tyre wearing low and perished

rear and front number plates discolouring

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 78,770 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 78,770 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front discs wearing out will need replacement with next pad change

washer jets need replacement

Pass 8 Aug 2006 73,416 miles

both front wish bones bushes perrished

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perrished

movement in steering system

oil around power steering resivour

oil leak from rear diff

oil leaks

under trays fitted

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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R408 KCE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R408 KCE, 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 R408 KCE registered?

R408 KCE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R408 KCE safe to buy?

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