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R622 OFX

1998 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,473 mi
Last recorded80,473 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 OFX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 80,473 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 80,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 76,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 73,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner/outer sills and underside of vehicle are corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2008 63,951 miles

inner sills are corroding

Fail 4 Sep 2008 63,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

inner sills are corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2007 57,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,267 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 54,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,932 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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R622 OFX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R622 OFX, 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 R622 OFX registered?

R622 OFX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R622 OFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R622 OFX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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