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R231 EJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,336 mi
Last recorded75,336 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 EJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 75,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,320 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 75,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 74,123 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,157 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,103 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 69,429 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,738 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 67,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,698 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 65,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,702 miles

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,702 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,999 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,643 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 61,463 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,052 miles

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

corrosion evident on nearside and offside outer sills

offside rear parking brake not as efficient as nearside

Fail 12 Feb 2009 59,057 miles

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

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

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

corrosion evident on nearside and offside outer sills

offside rear parking brake not as efficient as nearside

Pass 9 Feb 2008 56,968 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

long handbrake travel

slight brake imbalance to offside

Pass 9 Feb 2007 54,164 miles

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

front brake imbalance at 20%

Fail 9 Mar 2006 50,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 50,350 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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R231 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R231 EJN, 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 R231 EJN registered?

R231 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R231 EJN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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