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R505 PRD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,013 mi
Last recorded148,013 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 PRD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 148,013 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 143,273 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 138,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 132,092 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 132,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,076 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers split at ends

power steering pump noisey

Pass 21 Mar 2006 122,901 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 PRD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc 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 PRD, 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 PRD registered?

R505 PRD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R505 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 PRD 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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