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R346 OMJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,074 mi
Last recorded187,074 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 OMJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 187,074 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 187,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

inner sills corroding

Pass 31 May 2007 177,877 miles

Near side rear brake light dim

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 158,140 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 158,138 miles

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

front discs worn

oil leaks

outer sills rusty

rear pads worn

slight play near side front lower ball joint

slight play near side inner rack joint

underside corroded

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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R346 OMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R346 OMJ, 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 R346 OMJ registered?

R346 OMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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