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R75 VHJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,215 mi
Last recorded102,215 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2010 102,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2009 89,613 miles

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

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

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

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

offside sill slight corrosion at front

offside wing damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,699 miles

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

both front discs worn close to limit

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2007 70,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 60,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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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R75 VHJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc 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 R75 VHJ, 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 R75 VHJ registered?

R75 VHJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R75 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R75 VHJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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