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R695 AON

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,728 mi
Last recorded94,728 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR695 AON
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

front and rear brake pipes corroded fuel lines corroded

front disks scored n/s o/s front track rod ends have slight play

n/s rear arch scabbing / corroded

oil leak

rear springs corroded transmission leak rear shocks corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,171 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front bumper cracked

Nearside Rear handbrake effort low

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

both front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

both rear arches corroded

oil leak

power steering hoses slight seepage of oil

underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 83,048 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 82,961 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 75,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,515 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,152 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 70,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

offside washer jet poor

Fail 9 Nov 2011 68,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

offside washer jet poor

Pass 1 Dec 2010 66,475 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate broken

nearside windscreen washer not working

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 66,475 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front number plate broken

nearside windscreen washer not working

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 63,855 miles

front number plate cracked

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 3 Aug 2009 63,855 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 61,539 miles

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

front number plate cracked

front wipers smearing

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2007 58,822 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,316 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

oil leak

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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R695 AON is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R695 AON, 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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R695 AON is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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