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R484 DAH

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,519 mi
Last recorded56,519 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 DAH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 56,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,426 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 55,422 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 53,047 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,456 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,454 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,188 miles

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

o/s handbrake slight low effort

Pass 23 Mar 2009 44,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,138 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 43,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 40,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,659 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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R484 DAH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R484 DAH, 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 R484 DAH registered?

R484 DAH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R484 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R484 DAH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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