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S1 DMG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,040 mi
Last recorded147,040 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 DMG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 147,040 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 131,911 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 131,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 125,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 121,055 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 121,055 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,446 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 102,411 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 102,409 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 92,146 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2007 86,295 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 78,451 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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S1 DMG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S1 DMG, 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 S1 DMG registered?

S1 DMG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S1 DMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 DMG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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