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L698 YFD

1993 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,214 mi
Last recorded20,214 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Ford Scorpio127,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 YFD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,214 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 20,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 187,304 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 187,304 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 178,386 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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L698 YFD is a 1993 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 127,650 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 L698 YFD, 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 33 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L698 YFD registered?

L698 YFD is a 1993 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L698 YFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L698 YFD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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