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R409 BDV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 BDV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2008 141,049 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 132,920 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 126,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 118,618 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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R409 BDV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc 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 R409 BDV, 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 R409 BDV registered?

R409 BDV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R409 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R409 BDV 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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