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R668 ETU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,893 mi
Last recorded191,893 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 ETU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 191,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 180,348 miles

near side front tyre close to limit

off side front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 4 Jul 2006 175,490 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 175,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

oil leak

stone chips on screen

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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R668 ETU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R668 ETU, 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

How do I check the history of R668 ETU?

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What year was R668 ETU registered?

R668 ETU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R668 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 ETU shows 4 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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