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R799 DPP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,046 mi
Last recorded149,046 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 DPP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 149,046 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 147,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 134,891 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 134,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front bumper needs securing

Pass 4 Dec 2008 121,086 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 121,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 106,481 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 106,477 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,526 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 91,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT END PLAY AT O/S STEERING RACK

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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R799 DPP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R799 DPP, 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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R799 DPP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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