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R65 EWC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

138,430 mi
Last recorded138,430 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 EWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 138,430 miles

advise PAS pipe weeping oil from reservoir to pump

Fail 8 Feb 2008 138,430 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

advise PAS pipe weeping oil from reservoir to pump

Pass 22 Feb 2007 132,501 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2007 132,490 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2006 131,842 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 EWC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

R65 EWC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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