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R148 EOO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

66,685 mi
Last recorded66,685 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 EOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 66,685 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 66,639 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 65,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play second hand unit fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 65,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,798 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 59,798 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 58,335 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 57,065 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,065 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,651 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,717 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,109 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 49,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 49,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,766 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,590 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2007 38,050 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 33,761 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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R148 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R148 EOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R148 EOO registered?

R148 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R148 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R148 EOO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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