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R591 VLN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,600 mi
Last recorded104,600 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 VLN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 104,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs worn

front & rear metal brake pipes greased

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,802 miles

Both front pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 91,039 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 91,038 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2008 83,097 miles

nearside front tyre has a minor cut on the outer sidewall

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front windscreen wiper blades split still clearing though

minor play in the nearside of the steering rack

minor play in the offside of the steering rack

oil leak(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 76,835 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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R591 VLN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc 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 R591 VLN, 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 R591 VLN registered?

R591 VLN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R591 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R591 VLN 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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