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R289 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,541 mi
Last recorded135,541 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 135,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 128,473 miles

advise wipers poor

strong advise pas bottle damp

Fail 13 May 2009 128,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

advise wipers poor

strong advise pas bottle damp

strong advise play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 15 May 2008 118,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 108,156 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 108,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R TYRE 2MM CENTRE TREAD

Pass 24 May 2006 97,418 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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R289 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R289 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 R289 EVX registered?

R289 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R289 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 EVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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