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R353 EJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,836 mi
Last recorded112,836 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 EJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 112,836 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 May 2014 112,836 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 8 May 2013 109,025 miles

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

drivers seat slightly loose

Fail 8 May 2013 109,025 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat slightly loose

Pass 9 May 2012 106,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 102,986 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 102,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 May 2010 98,885 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 May 2009 94,712 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 90,878 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 85,858 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 85,858 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 82,170 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Apr 2006 82,170 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R353 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R353 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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What year was R353 EJN registered?

R353 EJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R353 EJN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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