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R2 JBJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,539 mi
Last recorded162,539 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 JBJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 162,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 162,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 155,582 miles

Bell housing bolts missing

Gearbox oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 155,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bell housing bolts missing

Gearbox oil leak

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 153,773 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 153,773 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMITS OF 1.6MM AND BADLY WORN ON EDGES

ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK

ENGINE MISSFIRING AND KNOCKING

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP HAS CONDENSATION

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI PERISHED AND CRACKING

STEERING RACK HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

Pass 21 Aug 2009 147,496 miles

front brake pads low front brake discs worn

near side front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 147,496 miles

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

front brake pads low front brake discs worn

near side front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 136,639 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2008 136,603 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2007 128,171 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 118,632 miles

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

slight movement in nsf steering rack

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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R2 JBJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R2 JBJ, 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 R2 JBJ registered?

R2 JBJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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