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R480 RSN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,811 mi
Last recorded117,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 RSN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 117,811 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 115,994 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 112,438 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 109,021 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 109,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 105,357 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 102,765 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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R480 RSN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R480 RSN, 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 R480 RSN registered?

R480 RSN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R480 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 RSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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