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R23 UMJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,740 mi
Last recorded58,740 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 UMJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 58,740 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 5,610 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 5,610 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 5,451 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 5,448 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,405 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 5,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 5,145 miles

adv rear brake pipes corroding †adv light corrosion on under body †adv slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2006 4,605 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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R23 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R23 UMJ, 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 R23 UMJ registered?

R23 UMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R23 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 UMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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