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R597 OCD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,050 mi
Last recorded47,050 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 OCD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 47,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 45,454 miles

OSF tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2015 45,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

OSF tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,326 miles

Front brake flexi hoses starting to split

small hole in NSF anti roll bar link rubber

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,298 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 29,704 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,499 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 29,392 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 25,801 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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R597 OCD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R597 OCD, 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 R597 OCD registered?

R597 OCD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R597 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 OCD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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