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R629 FJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,489 mi
Last recorded190,489 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 FJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 190,489 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

brake pipes greased

heavily under sealed

various components corroded

various welding repairs

Pass 12 Dec 2016 189,341 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to underside and wheel archs

Pass 15 Dec 2015 187,946 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

surface corrosion to sills and floors

Fail 12 Dec 2014 185,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear crossmember corroded not within 30cms of any mountings

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2014 185,526 miles

rear crossmember corroded not within 30cms of any mountings

rear silencer corroded

surface corrosion to sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2013 182,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 182,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 180,103 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f crossmember

corrosion to rear crossmember

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2012 180,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion to n/s/f crossmember

corrosion to rear crossmember

n/s/r outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2011 175,598 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 170,801 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 15 Dec 2010 170,693 miles

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion to sills

Pass 15 Dec 2009 166,058 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight corrosion to underside.

Slight lift in ends of steering rack.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 165,802 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Slight corrosion to underside.

Slight lift in ends of steering rack.

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 159,794 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Slight underside corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 159,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Slight underside corrosion.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 154,423 miles

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

Underside wax oil`d at time of test.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 145,851 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Permissable lift in steering rack.

Permissable under~body rust

Slight oil and diff leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2005 136,753 miles

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

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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R629 FJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R629 FJN, 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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R629 FJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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