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R631 SSR

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,039 mi
Last recorded128,039 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 SSR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 121,100 miles

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 30 Apr 2009 121,089 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2008 113,540 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 113,540 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,761 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside outer sill heavy surface corrosion and dented at front

Pass 5 May 2006 104,376 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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R631 SSR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R631 SSR, 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 R631 SSR registered?

R631 SSR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R631 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 SSR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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