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R505 EPV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,485 mi
Last recorded115,485 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 EPV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 115,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs worn

o/sfront indicator lense missing

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 14 Aug 2010 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

play in rack both sides

Pass 3 Jul 2009 967,202 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills rusty

Fail 22 May 2008 89,759 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 89,759 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2007 85,497 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 80,692 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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R505 EPV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green 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 R505 EPV, 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 R505 EPV registered?

R505 EPV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R505 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 EPV 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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