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R724 NJH

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 NJH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 153,269 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 149,702 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 149,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Corrosion setting in in Near side and Off side sill panels.

Near side front ,Near side rear and Off side rear tyres have edge wear.

Scoring to Off side front inner disc face.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 135,502 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 124,354 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 106,769 miles

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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R724 NJH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R724 NJH, 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 R724 NJH registered?

R724 NJH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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