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R314 EJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 EJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,761 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 85,418 miles

Centre silencer corroding

Surface corrosion on O/S and N/S sills

Pass 23 Sep 2010 77,719 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 70,635 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 60,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 52,903 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 52,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under side of sills getting corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,092 miles

lower sill edges getting corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2006 46,027 miles

off side front and near side front tyres worn badly on inner edges

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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R314 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R314 EJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R314 EJN registered?

R314 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R314 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R314 EJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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