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R49 AJA

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,567 mi
Last recorded113,567 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 AJA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 113,567 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 87,949 miles

very heavy rust on brake pipes

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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R49 AJA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R49 AJA, 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 R49 AJA registered?

R49 AJA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R49 AJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 AJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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