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R571 PRD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,453 mi
Last recorded155,453 miles
Recorded on10 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR571 PRD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2011 155,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 146,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 131,288 miles

some corrosion starting to both outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2008 123,292 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 122,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 116,226 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

both rear tyres very close to limit boarder line

Pass 11 May 2006 107,393 miles

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

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 PRD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PRD, 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 PRD registered?

R571 PRD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R571 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R571 PRD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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