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S959 KEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,265 mi
Last recorded124,265 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS959 KEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 124,265 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 124,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 7 May 2008 124,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front springs appear weak

o/s/f ball joint worn

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2007 118,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 118,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 107,043 miles

Front suspension sits low

N/S/F headlamp chipped

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2006 106,838 miles

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

Front suspension sits low

N/S/F headlamp chipped

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

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Aug 2005 96,334 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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S959 KEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S959 KEG, 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 S959 KEG registered?

S959 KEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S959 KEG safe to buy?

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