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R812 EJO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,326 mi
Last recorded149,326 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 EJO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 149,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 149,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 149,284 miles

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

exhaust corroded

osr drive shaft boot split

Fail 28 Sep 2013 149,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust corroded

nsf tyre worn close to limet inner edge

osr drive shaft boot split

Pass 21 Feb 2012 146,170 miles

both front tyres are bald on the inner shoulders !

engine noisy

exhaust is corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroding

front anti roll bar D bushes have play

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp lense is broken

o/s/f sidelight bulb slightly dim

oil leaks !

rear bushes in front wishbones are deteriorated and have play

Fail 17 Feb 2012 146,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are bald on the inner shoulders !

engine noisy

exhaust is corroded

front and rear brake discs are corroding

front anti roll bar D bushes have play

front bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp lense is broken

o/s/f sidelight bulb slightly dim

oil leaks !

rear bushes in front wishbones are deteriorated and have play

all tyres are low on pressure !

Pass 10 Jan 2011 134,801 miles

rear registration plate is fading

Fail 6 Jan 2011 134,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 121,731 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 116,031 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 116,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 101,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 93,169 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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R812 EJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R812 EJO, 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 R812 EJO registered?

R812 EJO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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