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R658 FEG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

44,872 mi
Last recorded44,872 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 FEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 44,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 44,416 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 44,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 44,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm showing signs of ageing monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm showing signs of ageing monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin monitor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,633 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,660 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 41,660 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake reading a little low monitor

Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,695 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,768 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 39,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 38,890 miles

advise tempry repair on rear light cluster

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,888 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 37,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,214 miles

advise o/s and n/s rear tyres borderline pass on m o t reccomend replacement

Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,473 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,460 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,520 miles

advise engine has oil leak at rear of the unit possibly rear crankshaft oil seal / sump gasket would require cleaning to pin point leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,556 miles

advise engine oil leak from rear of engine will require steam clean to pin point

advise minor play in o/s rack ball cup monitor

Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,234 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 29,872 miles

advise very minor play in stearing rack monitor

Pass 20 Mar 2006 28,267 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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R658 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R658 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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What year was R658 FEG registered?

R658 FEG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R658 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 FEG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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