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R508 NMJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

163,081 mi
Last recorded163,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 NMJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 163,081 miles

nearside outer drive shaft boot split

Fail 21 Jul 2014 163,005 miles

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

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

nearside outer drive shaft boot split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 159,178 miles

both outer sills corrodded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 159,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both outer sills corrodded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 154,661 miles

front tyres worn

park brake 16%

parts under vehicle corroding exhaust / springs / pipes ect.

Fail 23 Aug 2012 154,656 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BAD COOLANT LEAK

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

front tyres worn

parts under vehicle corroding exhaust / springs / pipes ect.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 149,115 miles

o/s headlight output deteriorating

park brake 17% efficiency

sills deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2011 149,108 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s headlight output deteriorating

sills deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2010 142,774 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 142,773 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r driveshaft outer boot split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 137,188 miles

front brakes worn

front wishbone bushes "soft"

sills / chassis corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2008 130,094 miles

Outer sills have several corroded area's.

Rear number plate is in poor condition.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 130,092 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Outer sills have several corroded area's.

Rear number plate is in poor condition.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 123,336 miles

Exhaust emissions idle CO is very slow to settle and close to max limit.

Outer sills have several corroded area's and will likely need welding repairs for next year.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 116,431 miles

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

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

co at idle slow to come within limits

fronts and o/s/r tyres near limit

Fail 11 Mar 2006 116,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

all tyres getting near limit

Pass 11 Mar 2006 116,061 miles

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

all tyres getting near limit

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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R508 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R508 NMJ, 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 R508 NMJ registered?

R508 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R508 NMJ safe to buy?

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