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R964 GGN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

103,220 mi
Last recorded103,220 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 GGN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 103,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 103,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,493 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 96,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 90,197 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 85,417 miles

Both inner side sills slightly rusty

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 85,417 miles

Both inner side sills slightly rusty

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,867 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 77,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 71,475 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 71,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R964 GGN 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 54.5%.

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 R964 GGN, 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 R964 GGN registered?

R964 GGN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R964 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R964 GGN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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