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R640 EBJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,490 mi
Last recorded116,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 EBJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 115,400 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 113,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 113,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,762 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust heat shields corroded

Offside Rear Inner o/s inner seal has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2018 111,610 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 110,954 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,293 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,786 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,479 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 101,370 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 94,910 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 94,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,521 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 93,234 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear park brake imbalance 32%

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,831 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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R640 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R640 EBJ, 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 R640 EBJ registered?

R640 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R640 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 EBJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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