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R694 KCE

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,125 mi
Last recorded110,125 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR694 KCE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 110,125 miles

Rear Bumper Repaired With Tape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted limited view.

front & rear number plates deteriorated.

front bumper damaged.

front discs worn & corroded pads seem low

genral under body corrosion.

n/s & o/s lower sills badly corroded.

o/s hand brake low recomend attention.

o/s/front brake hose perishing.

play in steering rack

slight play o/s/front wheel bearing.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 110,122 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine under tray fitted limited view.

front & rear number plates deteriorated.

front bumper damaged.

front discs worn & corroded pads seem low

genral under body corrosion.

n/s & o/s lower sills badly corroded.

o/s hand brake low recomend attention.

o/s/front brake hose perishing.

play in steering rack

power steering fluid level below min recomend attention

slight play o/s/front wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 104,700 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear bumpers damaged

front number plate slightly discoloured

lower efficiency o/s r handbrake

slight corrosion both lower sills

Pass 5 Jun 2007 97,595 miles

1 of 2 o/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front & rear bumpers damaged

front & rear number plates slightly discoloured

power steering fluid level low/fluid below reservoir

Pass 12 Jun 2006 90,877 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

n/s/f bumper damaged

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

power steering fluid level low

signs of fluid beneath power steering reservoir

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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R694 KCE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R694 KCE, 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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R694 KCE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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