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R702 MNV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,263 mi
Last recorded200,263 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 MNV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 200,263 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

auxilliary belt tensioner collapsed and fouling the belt

Fail 10 Apr 2008 200,243 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

auxilliary belt tensioner collapsed and fouling the belt

Pass 13 Apr 2007 196,043 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 192,404 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 192,306 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

battery insecure

dampness around steering rack

handbrake not fully locking wheels

mixed tyre sizes front and rear axles

nearside front tyre worn on inner treads, recomend replacement

nearside headlamp aim not testes, lamp inoprative

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre wearing on inner treads

oil leak

powersteering fluid level low

scoring and pitting to rear brake discs

wheel trims fitted, unable to fully inspect wheel fixings

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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R702 MNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R702 MNV, 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 R702 MNV registered?

R702 MNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R702 MNV safe to buy?

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