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R450 WGC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,214 mi
Last recorded127,214 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 WGC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 127,214 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 127,138 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 126,828 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 126,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear registration plate damage

n/s/f tyrerubber cracking but not showing cord

Pass 2 Aug 2007 125,263 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 123,300 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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R450 WGC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc 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 R450 WGC, 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 R450 WGC registered?

R450 WGC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R450 WGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 WGC 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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