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R73 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,629 mi
Last recorded68,629 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 68,629 miles

both outer sills and floor pans slightly corroded

slightly worn steering rack

Fail 31 Mar 2009 68,629 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both outer sills and floor pans slightly corroded

slightly worn steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,996 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 55,297 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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R73 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R73 EVX, 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 R73 EVX registered?

R73 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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