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R746 PFT

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,548 mi
Last recorded122,548 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 PFT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 122,548 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 122,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 122,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 120,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 10,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,935 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 100,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 88,058 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 80,356 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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R746 PFT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R746 PFT, 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 R746 PFT registered?

R746 PFT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R746 PFT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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