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R802 FAV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

280,866 mi
Last recorded280,866 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 FAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 280,866 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 252,703 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED,FRONT BRAKE FLEXIHOSES PERISHING.

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 252,703 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED,FRONT BRAKE FLEXIHOSES PERISHING.

Fail 3 Oct 2005 216,182 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 216,182 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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R802 FAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel 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 R802 FAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R802 FAV registered?

R802 FAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R802 FAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 FAV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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