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R957 BNM

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,787 mi
Last recorded168,787 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 BNM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 168,787 miles

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

headlamp lens cracked

rear chassis corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 166,129 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes. Cracks to o/s/f brake flexi. Rear brake pads low. Corrosion to sills.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 161,827 miles

O/s/r brake binding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Travel in handbrake. Corrosion to brake pipes. Corrosion to floor,chassis and inner and outer sills. Play in rack and slight play in n/s ball joint.

Pass 25 Aug 2006 155,629 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 155,629 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Corrosion to floor,chassis and inner sills. Fuel tank damp. Corrosion to brake pipes.

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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R957 BNM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R957 BNM, 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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R957 BNM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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