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R413 GJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,632 mi
Last recorded69,632 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 GJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 69,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 65,123 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 57,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2007 53,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 May 2007 53,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 May 2006 48,047 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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R413 GJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R413 GJN, 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 R413 GJN registered?

R413 GJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R413 GJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R413 GJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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