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R615 GJO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,170 mi
Last recorded99,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 GJO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 99,170 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 99,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,425 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,425 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 77,144 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner & outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside inner & outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear diff has slight misting of oil

Fail 21 Jun 2013 77,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside inner & outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside inner & outer sill is corroded but not considered excessive

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear diff has slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,996 miles

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,507 miles

Advise:engine & gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 66,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Advise:engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 61,686 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,686 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 57,556 miles

Advise:oil leaks

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 57,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Advise:oil leaks

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,609 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 46,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 46,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R615 GJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R615 GJO, 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 R615 GJO registered?

R615 GJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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