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R191 YJO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,534 mi
Last recorded15,534 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 YJO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 15,534 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 15,534 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 142,480 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 142,401 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 128,409 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2006 128,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R191 YJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R191 YJO, 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 R191 YJO registered?

R191 YJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R191 YJO safe to buy?

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