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R295 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 72,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2017 72,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2016 72,001 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 71,624 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2014 71,624 miles

advise chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 71,081 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 71,081 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,021 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 70,021 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 69,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 67,222 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 65,825 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 63,470 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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R295 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R295 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 R295 EVX registered?

R295 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R295 EVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R295 EVX shows 15 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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