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R10 CEC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 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

RegistrationR10 CEC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 79,413 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 79,389 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,338 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 79,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,212 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 May 2016 74,277 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2015 69,470 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 69,435 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2014 69,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 69,202 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 68,943 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 68,919 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2011 68,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 68,153 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 67,892 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 67,376 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 66,822 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 64,685 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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R10 CEC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R10 CEC, 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 R10 CEC registered?

R10 CEC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R10 CEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 CEC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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