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R82 EVX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,246 mi
Last recorded65,246 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 EVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,246 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,942 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 60,942 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,417 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 52,779 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,784 miles

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

Oil leak

auxilalry belt deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2012 48,784 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Oil leak

auxilalry belt deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre badly perished

rear lamp damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 45,383 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2010 43,441 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,682 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,804 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 39,784 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,902 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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R82 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R82 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 R82 EVX registered?

R82 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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