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R69 EOO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,429 mi
Last recorded77,429 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 EOO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 77,429 miles

Both rear ABS sensors cracked!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,988 miles

LOWER SILL EDGES STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 30 Mar 2009 70,536 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,773 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,769 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S DIP SEEMS DIMMER

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,022 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,653 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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R69 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R69 EOO, 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 R69 EOO registered?

R69 EOO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R69 EOO safe to buy?

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