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R626 KCE

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,724 mi
Last recorded104,724 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 KCE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 104,724 miles

play in steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2009 104,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,309 miles

can't check seat belt due to baby seat in n/s/f

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge and n/s/f

slight play in rack

Fail 6 Mar 2008 96,229 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

can't check seat belt due to baby seat in n/s/f

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre low on tread on inner edge and n/s/f

slight play in rack

Pass 12 Mar 2007 89,925 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2007 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,976 miles

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

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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R626 KCE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R626 KCE, 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 R626 KCE registered?

R626 KCE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R626 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 KCE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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