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R612 FEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,199 mi
Last recorded114,199 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 FEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,153 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 114,005 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 113,992 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 111,869 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion various parts sills etc ok at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2010 111,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion various parts sills etc ok at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2009

varuios suspension bushes starting to deterioate and have slight movement

Fail 25 Aug 2009

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

varuios suspension bushes starting to deterioate and have slight movement

Pass 7 Aug 2008 105,549 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,570 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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R612 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R612 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 R612 FEG registered?

R612 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R612 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R612 FEG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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