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R598 FEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,412 mi
Last recorded203,412 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 FEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 203,412 miles

Offside Front slight play inner track rod

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/ seals (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 203,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking fuel injectors spill off pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Front slight play inner track rod

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis/ seals (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 201,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 198,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 193,641 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 193,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 190,539 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 186,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 186,260 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 181,250 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2009 177,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 177,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 153,401 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 146,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 136,709 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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R598 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R598 FEG, 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 R598 FEG registered?

R598 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R598 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 FEG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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