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R499 HGP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,298 mi
Last recorded117,298 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 HGP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 117,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside rear tyre inner side wall perishing

Fail 21 Mar 2011 117,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside and nearside sills corroded

offside rear tyre inner side wall perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2010 113,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill coddoded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill coddoded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 110,001 miles

automatic transmission oil cooler leaking

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2008 106,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 106,282 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 101,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 101,959 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 97,693 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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R499 HGP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R499 HGP, 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 R499 HGP registered?

R499 HGP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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