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R571 BNP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 BNP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 126,288 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,794 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 115,456 miles

slight surface corrosion to rear n/s and o/s chassi rails.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 112,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all four tyres wearing low on tread.

Fail 17 Oct 2006 111,908 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 109,071 miles

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

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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R571 BNP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R571 BNP, 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 R571 BNP registered?

R571 BNP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R571 BNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 BNP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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