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R65 CKO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,476 mi
Last recorded113,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 CKO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 113,476 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 109,077 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2011 108,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 102,251 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2009 94,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

abs traction lamps illuminated before test then followed sequence during test

Pass 14 May 2008 90,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 84,674 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 84,674 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 79,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R65 CKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R65 CKO, 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 R65 CKO registered?

R65 CKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R65 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 CKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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