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R506 FEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,384 mi
Last recorded114,384 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 FEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,384 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 114,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir area (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 112,075 miles

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

nsr chassis starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2016 111,760 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Jan 2016 111,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

play in steering rack o/s

Pass 31 Dec 2014 104,725 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres worn inner edges

front NO plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 95,839 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 90,787 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 83,520 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes starting to corrode oil leak front of engine

Pass 6 Jan 2010 65,883 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,676 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 41,495 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 22 Dec 2006 37,745 miles

front tyres unevenly wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2006 32,765 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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R506 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R506 FEG, 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 R506 FEG registered?

R506 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R506 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R506 FEG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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