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R65 EOO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,030 mi
Last recorded164,030 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 164,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 164,027 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 160,614 miles

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE N/S/ AND O/S INNER AND OUTER SILL ARE CORRODED ALL THE WAY ALONG, THE N/S/F OUTER SILL HAS A SMALL HOLE BUT NOT WITHIN PESCRIBED AREA AND DOES NOT EFFECT BRAKES OR STEERING

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R AND N/S/F AND O/S/F METAL BRAKE PIPES TO THE BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL CORRODED

THE N/S/R PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW

THE O/S/F BONNET HINGE IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BUT BONNET DOES OPEN AND SECURE

THE O/S/F DOOR PILLER IS CORRODED

THE O/S/R CHASSIS(INNER ARCH AREA) IS CORRODED

THE O/S/R WHEEL ARCH IS CORRODED

THE REAR CROSS MEMBER IS CORRODED

THE SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Fail 17 Nov 2008 160,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

N/S/F INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED AND THE N/S/F OUTER SILL AS A SMALL HOLE IN IT

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT WEAR IN THE REAR AXLE BUSHIES

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

THE N/S/R AND O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

THE N/S/R WHEEL RIM IS DAMAGED

THE O/S/F BONNET HINGE IS BROKEN BUT WILL SECURE

THE O/S/INNER AND OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE POWER STEERING PIPES AND PUMP ARE DAMP WITH OIL

THE SPARE TYRE IS FLAT

Pass 23 Oct 2007 158,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 156,781 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 156,769 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear tailgate jagged and corroded

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 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R65 EOO, 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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R65 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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