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R199 OJM

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,301 mi
Last recorded91,301 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 OJM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 91,301 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2014 91,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 84,239 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 80,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,479 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,130 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 68,186 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 68,186 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,480 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 57,344 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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R199 OJM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R199 OJM, 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 R199 OJM registered?

R199 OJM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 March 1998.

Is R199 OJM safe to buy?

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