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R601 FEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,864 mi
Last recorded140,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 FEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,864 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 131,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 125,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 181,749 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 181,744 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 170,793 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 155,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2008 148,009 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 145,110 miles

All four tyres wearing on inner and outter edges.

Pass 20 Jun 2006 141,788 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 141,788 miles

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

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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R601 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R601 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 R601 FEG registered?

R601 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R601 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 FEG shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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