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R677 FAV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,684 mi
Last recorded61,684 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 FAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 61,684 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

both sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,157 miles

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

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 60,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 59,411 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 575,752 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,733 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,205 miles

N/S/F brake hose perished

Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,205 miles

N/S/F brake hose perished

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,177 miles

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2009 45,796 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,499 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,858 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,655 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 27,885 miles

free play in steering rack or steering arm,s

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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R677 FAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R677 FAV, 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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R677 FAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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