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R352 EJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,200 mi
Last recorded173,200 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 EJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 173,200 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/valance around fuel tank support mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort,just to minimum standards.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front windscreen washers weak.

signs of corrosion to o/s &n/s floors/undersill,n/s outersill,n/s/r chassis.

signs of corrosion to o/s/r &n/s/r bumper support brackets.

Pass 18 Mar 2019 162,662 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Close to minimum. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorating.

Fail 13 Mar 2019 162,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NSF and OSF (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark Close to minimum. (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe flexi section deteriorating.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 151,347 miles

areas of vehicle sills & chassis corroded within prescribed areas

Fail 7 Mar 2018 151,343 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

areas of vehicle sills & chassis corroded within prescribed areas

Pass 7 Mar 2017 139,633 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 125,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm/inner badly balding (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in centre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm/inner wearing bald (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhuast silencer and flexi section deteriorating

slight corrosion to both sides outer sills.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 125,763 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm/inner badly balding (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in centre tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm/inner wearing bald (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhuast silencer and flexi section deteriorating

slight corrosion to both sides outer sills.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 119,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 119,201 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 100,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 93,805 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 90,969 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 90,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 88,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 85,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,605 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 79,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 77,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 73,473 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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R352 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R352 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.

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R352 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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