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R552 DNT

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

191,429 mi
Last recorded191,429 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 DNT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2015 191,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 184,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 177,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 169,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 161,617 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 152,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 145,918 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 139,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 136,413 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 128,673 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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R552 DNT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R552 DNT, 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 R552 DNT registered?

R552 DNT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R552 DNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 DNT shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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