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R545 MVV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,986 mi
Last recorded128,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 MVV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 128,986 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 128,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 117,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 117,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,657 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,367 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

LONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

rear sills and chassis corroding

slight plaY OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

Pass 15 Jul 2008 97,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear number plate poor

Rear pads wearing slightly low

Slight corrosion to offside front body near sub frame mount

Slight damage to nearside front body sil

Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 84,877 miles

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

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

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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R545 MVV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R545 MVV, 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 R545 MVV registered?

R545 MVV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R545 MVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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