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R636 KMJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

157,109 mi
Last recorded157,109 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 157,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 156,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 156,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 155,656 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 155,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 153,445 miles

nearside rear cv gaiter started to split

rear number plate started to peel

Pass 22 Feb 2006 147,074 miles

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

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split. †rear number plate started to peel. †power steering reservoir leaking. †

Fail 22 Feb 2006 147,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear outer cv gaiter split. †rear number plate started to peel. †power steering reservoir leaking. †

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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R636 KMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R636 KMJ, 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 R636 KMJ registered?

R636 KMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R636 KMJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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