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T488 SYA

1999 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,026 mi
Last recorded126,026 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 SYA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2009 126,026 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 122,454 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 122,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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T488 SYA is a 1999 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,476 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 T488 SYA, 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 27 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T488 SYA registered?

T488 SYA is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T488 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T488 SYA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T488 SYA have outstanding finance?

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