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J8 PCC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,658 mi
Last recorded97,658 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 PCC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 97,645 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 97,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

All four tyres wareing on edges due to under inflation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 95,184 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 95,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 93,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 91,708 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

co level just in limits

Pass 13 Jun 2007 91,686 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 86,505 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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J8 PCC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J8 PCC, 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 J8 PCC registered?

J8 PCC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is J8 PCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 PCC shows 9 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.

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