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AJZ 4683

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,143 mi
Last recorded54,143 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJZ 4683
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2012 54,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight p;lay nearside rear wheel bearing , engine slightly smokey

Pass 14 Jan 2012 54,143 miles

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

slight p;lay nearside rear wheel bearing , engine slightly smokey

Pass 2 Jan 2009 52,790 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,703 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,424 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 46,424 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,137 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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AJZ 4683 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJZ 4683, 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 AJZ 4683 registered?

AJZ 4683 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is AJZ 4683 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJZ 4683 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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