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R678 CKO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 CKO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 142,183 miles

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

all four discs corroded and worn

both sill have damage but not holed

Pass 15 Feb 2010 134,393 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mounting incomplete

nearside front outer brake pad deteriorated

offside front outer sill damaged out of perscribed area

power steering belt badly perished / cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2010 134,391 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mounting incomplete

nearside front outer brake pad deteriorated

offside front outer sill damaged out of perscribed area

power steering belt badly perished / cracked

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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R678 CKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R678 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 R678 CKO registered?

R678 CKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R678 CKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 CKO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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