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R964 OCD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,432 mi
Last recorded162,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 OCD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 162,432 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all rear brake pipes pitted

both inner and outter sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking

Fail 6 Jun 2013 162,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

all rear brake pipes pitted

both inner and outter sills corroded

front brake discs corroded

oil leak on engine

rear diff leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2007 162,083 miles

slight play in n/s antirollbar arm o/s bottom ball joint and steering rack slight imbalance in front brakes 20 %

Pass 10 Oct 2006 159,678 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 157,738 miles

Exhaust system corroded at rear

Nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pads low

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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R964 OCD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R964 OCD, 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 R964 OCD registered?

R964 OCD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 April 1998.

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