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R149 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2007 95,812 miles

Centre Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 90,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

bonnet catch not working

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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R149 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R149 EVX, 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 R149 EVX registered?

R149 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R149 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 EVX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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