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R598 NNH

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,275 mi
Last recorded104,275 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 NNH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,275 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone outer bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 102,352 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 102,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,131 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 99,262 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 99,260 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,472 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 98,465 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,800 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 97,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2013 97,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,295 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 95,153 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 93,465 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,965 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,222 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,790 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,469 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 NNH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NNH, 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 NNH registered?

R598 NNH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R598 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 NNH shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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