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S286 XYA

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,752 mi
Last recorded115,752 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS286 XYA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,752 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 113,741 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 111,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,496 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 104,170 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,045 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 93,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 86,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 79,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 73,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 73,527 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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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S286 XYA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S286 XYA, 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 S286 XYA registered?

S286 XYA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S286 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S286 XYA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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