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R438 PEW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,882 mi
Last recorded159,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 PEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 159,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre low edge

n/s/r tyre perrished side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2009 155,872 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 152,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 143,844 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 130,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front flexi pipes slightly perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2006 130,973 miles

front flexi pipes slightly perrished

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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R438 PEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R438 PEW, 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 R438 PEW registered?

R438 PEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R438 PEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R438 PEW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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