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R640 KNV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,537 mi
Last recorded70,537 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 KNV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,391 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 70,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 70,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 70,220 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 70,069 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake performance slightly than nearside indicating possible maintance required. parking brake performance 18%.

Offside Rear very slight binding of brake detected when jacked up

Pass 10 Jul 2018 69,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 69,208 miles

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 69,034 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,753 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 68,757 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,372 miles

advise nearside rear outer cv boot split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,674 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,486 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,140 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 63,329 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 62,680 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 61,699 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 KNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KNV, 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 KNV registered?

R640 KNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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