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R704 MNV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

361,591 mi
Last recorded361,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR704 MNV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 361,591 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 356,335 miles

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

all repaired areas coated in underbody protection

Pass 7 Jul 2007 350,258 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 350,198 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 343,472 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 34,170 miles

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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R704 MNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R704 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 R704 MNV registered?

R704 MNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R704 MNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R704 MNV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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