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S995 RPV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,442 mi
Last recorded164,442 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS995 RPV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 164,442 miles

minor fray o/s/f belt

no 2nd latch on bonnet

rear exhaust corroding

rear most brake pipes corroded

rear roll likks have play in lower bush

Fail 30 Jul 2009 164,426 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

advise new wiper blades

minor fray o/s/f belt

no 2nd latch on bonnet

oil leak from o/s rearmost of rocker box

rear exhaust corroding

rear most brake pipes corroded

rear roll likks have play in lower bush

Pass 23 May 2008 157,803 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 157,801 miles

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

advise both rear chassis rails starting to corrode

advise near side front tyre has made contact with metal brake pipe at some time but clear now

advise near side rear tyre on limit today advise to change soon

advise slight binding to near side front wheel

Pass 11 Jan 2007 146,327 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 146,203 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

advise off side front flexi cracks and splitting

offside rear chassis rail corroding

slight play to steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2005 130,933 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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S995 RPV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S995 RPV, 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 S995 RPV registered?

S995 RPV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S995 RPV safe to buy?

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