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R556 GTU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,139 mi
Last recorded71,139 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 GTU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 71,139 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 71,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 64,226 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

diff seal leakong,both front wishbone rear bushes play.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,226 miles

diff seal leakong,both front wishbone rear bushes play.

Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,762 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,281 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2006 50,272 miles

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

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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R556 GTU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R556 GTU, 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 R556 GTU registered?

R556 GTU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R556 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R556 GTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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