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R982 DPP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,568 mi
Last recorded148,568 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 DPP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 148,568 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 148,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 May 2007 134,571 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 115,741 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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R982 DPP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R982 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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What year was R982 DPP registered?

R982 DPP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R982 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R982 DPP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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