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R57 EOO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 EOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 116,282 miles

N/S/R indicator lens is cracked not showing any light

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

O/S/R reverse lens is cracked

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 110,325 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 104,842 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 99,198 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 99,198 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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R57 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R57 EOO, 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 R57 EOO registered?

R57 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R57 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 EOO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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