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J4 WRE

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 WRE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 101,677 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 100,034 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 99,448 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 99,238 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 98,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2008 89,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,415 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 86,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 84,114 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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J4 WRE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J4 WRE, 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 J4 WRE registered?

J4 WRE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J4 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 WRE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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