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R680 GJO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,093 mi
Last recorded101,093 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 GJO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 101,093 miles

Central exhaust box flaking

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit needs replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit needs replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills and under floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 98,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to both floor and sills

Pass 20 Jul 2019 93,936 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 93,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 91,099 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 May 2018 91,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,649 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,978 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 81,240 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 78,909 miles

both sills corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 17 Jul 2013 78,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,068 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 72,654 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,147 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,147 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,148 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 62,456 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 62,449 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 57,794 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 52,052 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 52,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R680 GJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R680 GJO, 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 R680 GJO registered?

R680 GJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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