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R28 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 98,234 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 98,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,812 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 87,234 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 82,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 79,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R28 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black 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 R28 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 R28 EVX registered?

R28 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R28 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 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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