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R78 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,815 mi
Last recorded110,815 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion towards rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both steering inner joints ()

exhaust central flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,444 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front steering inner joints ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached just above exhaust silencer (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 105,444 miles

Brake fluid contaminated more than 4% water in system (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front steering inner joints ()

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached just above exhaust silencer (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 98,908 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 91,698 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 84,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,032 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 77,312 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,586 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 74,586 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 71,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 63,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,377 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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R78 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R78 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 R78 EVX registered?

R78 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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