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R639 FEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,895 mi
Last recorded104,895 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 FEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 104,895 miles

Many testable and non testable items in poor condition Including the following. Vehicle Structure - outer sills advancing corrosion attack. Other chassis areas advancing corrosion attack. Brake Lines advancing corrosion attack.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 102,144 miles

O/S outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

n/s front brake hose starting to perish

n/s front inner tyre tread low

o/s rear outer sill corroded outside prescibed area

power steering resvoir and surronding area damp

top of o/s front wheel leaning in (no play or damaged componants detected)

Fail 24 May 2012 102,140 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

n/s front brake hose starting to perish

n/s front inner tyre tread low

o/s rear outer sill corroded outside prescibed area

power steering resvoir and surronding area damp

top of o/s front wheel leaning in (no play or damaged componants detected)

Pass 27 May 2011 98,944 miles

fuel filter corroded

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

n/s rear brake pads low

Fail 19 May 2011 98,944 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel filter corroded

n/s outer sill starting to corrode

n/s rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 95,772 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front top wheel leaning in

Fail 27 May 2010 95,721 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front top wheel leaning in

Pass 19 May 2009 92,049 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills starting to corrode

o/s front anti roll bar link end dust over split

Pass 28 May 2008 86,042 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2007 79,938 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 79,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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)

Pass 12 May 2006 75,074 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2005 69,544 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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R639 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R639 FEG, 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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R639 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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