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R604 FVW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,767 mi
Last recorded154,767 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 FVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 154,767 miles

both rear undersills getting corroded

both sills to floors and outer sills getting corroded

engine oil leak

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

gearbox oil leak

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

power steering pump showing signs of weeping

rear pads half worn

small hole offside steering rack boot

some corrosion front floors

some play steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2012 147,731 miles

both rear undersills showing signs of corrosion

both sills to floors getting corroded

brake pipes to rear flexes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust getting corroded

front wishbone bushes getting perished

some play front drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 17 Feb 2011 142,322 miles

both sills to floors getting corroded

engine oil leak

front wishbone bushes getting perished

fuel tank straps getting corroded

some corrosion rear arches

some play steering rack

Pass 24 Feb 2010 136,949 miles

exhaust and support brackets showing signs of corrosion

slight play steering rack

some corrosion both outer sills,sills to floors,rear arches and rear undersills

Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,406 miles

both rear tyres scrubbing inner edges

slight play steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2008 126,444 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 126,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake flexies perished/cracked

exhaust mounting brackets corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs showing signs of corrosion

metal parts of rear flexies corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 119,779 miles

both front flexes getting perished

both top strut mounts getting perished

offside front wheel bearing getting noisey

some corrosion both rear undersills

some play steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2006 112,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear drive shaft seals weeping

rear pads getting low

small hole o/s rack boot

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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R604 FVW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R604 FVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R604 FVW registered?

R604 FVW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R604 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 FVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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