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R570 KBU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,317 mi
Last recorded97,317 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 KBU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 97,317 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,317 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 93,254 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 89,442 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 83,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 83,671 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 74,386 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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R570 KBU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R570 KBU, 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 R570 KBU registered?

R570 KBU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R570 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R570 KBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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