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R654 RCU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

147,851 mi
Last recorded147,851 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 RCU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2008 147,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 147,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 137,781 miles

Chassis corrosion at n/s and o/s rear withstands thumb pressure.

Damage to front registration plate not excessive.

Possible slight leak developing at fuel tank area.

Small amount of wear developing in o/s front stabiliser bar link.

Fail 21 Jul 2005 123,030 miles

CORROSION STARTING AT REAR X MEMBER NOT IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

WATER IN O/S FRONT INDICATOR LAMP

Pass 21 Jul 2005 123,030 miles

CORROSION STARTING AT REAR X MEMBER NOT IN ANY PRESCRIBED AREA

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

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

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

WATER IN O/S FRONT INDICATOR LAMP

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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R654 RCU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R654 RCU, 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 R654 RCU registered?

R654 RCU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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