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R769 MBF

1998 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,605 mi
Last recorded154,605 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 MBF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 154,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

exhaust center section clamp deteriorated,but still suporting exhaust system

horn volume low,but meeting test criteria

nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria

offside handbrake efficiency low

rear axle slight leak

underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion damage

Fail 15 Dec 2008 154,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

exhaust center section clamp deteriorated,but still suporting exhaust system

horn volume low,but meeting test criteria

nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria

offside handbrake efficiency low

offside rear and both front tyres worn on edges;only just meeting test criteria.Replacement advised

rear axle slight leak

underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion damage

Pass 17 Dec 2007 145,355 miles

Oil leak

nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria

oil leak at rear

underside of vehicle,and pipes,showing corrosion damage

Fail 17 Dec 2007 145,355 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria

oil leak at rear

underside of vehicle,and pipes,showing corrosion damage

Pass 13 Dec 2006 139,585 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing corrosion damage.Anti-corrosion treatment advised

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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R769 MBF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,935cc petrol 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 R769 MBF, 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 R769 MBF registered?

R769 MBF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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