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R744 PEL

1998 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,363 mi
Last recorded207,363 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 PEL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 207,363 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 207,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 203,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 199,965 miles

both outer sills have light corrosion not holed

Pass 30 Aug 2006 193,499 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 193,499 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 186,978 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 186,978 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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R744 PEL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R744 PEL, 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 R744 PEL registered?

R744 PEL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is R744 PEL safe to buy?

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