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R569 MDU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,147 mi
Last recorded102,147 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 MDU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 98,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 93,751 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 89,547 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,774 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 77,513 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2007 109,068 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front linkpin bottom rubber split

Fail 26 Jun 2007 109,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front link pin bottom rubber split

Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,417 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2006 99,417 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and corroded

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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R569 MDU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R569 MDU, 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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R569 MDU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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