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R976 MEP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,953 mi
Last recorded117,953 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 MEP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 117,953 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,635 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 108,931 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 104,147 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2008 99,092 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 99,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 95,395 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 90,332 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 90,332 miles

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

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

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

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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R976 MEP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R976 MEP, 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 R976 MEP registered?

R976 MEP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R976 MEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 MEP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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