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R339 DJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,712 mi
Last recorded127,712 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 DJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 127,712 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 123,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 120,042 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 114,151 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 107,374 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,592 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 95,425 miles

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 95,420 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2006 89,903 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,567 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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R339 DJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R339 DJN, 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 R339 DJN registered?

R339 DJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R339 DJN safe to buy?

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