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R967 JAR

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,303 mi
Last recorded121,303 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 JAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 121,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 121,303 miles

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 116,833 miles

nearside rear A.B.S sensor outer plastic case cracked

offside rear A.B.S sensor outer plastic case cracked

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2014 116,833 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)

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

nearside rear A.B.S sensor outer plastic case cracked

offside rear A.B.S sensor outer plastic case cracked

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,027 miles

nearside front brake pipe surface rust

offside rear wheel arch edge starting to corrode

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

steel fuel pipes surface rust in some areas

Fail 21 Feb 2013 112,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front brake pipe surface rust

offside rear wheel arch edge starting to corrode

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

steel fuel pipes surface rust in some areas

Pass 22 Feb 2012 106,848 miles

light rusting on rear brake discs

offside rear wheel arch starting to corode

slight damage to rear bumper but no sharp edges

slight deterioration to parts of the exhaust

Fail 22 Feb 2012 106,848 miles

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

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

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

light rusting on rear brake discs

offside rear wheel arch starting to corode

slight damage to rear bumper but no sharp edges

slight deterioration to parts of the exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2011 101,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,990 miles

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Feb 2010 95,982 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

parts of the exhaust deteriorating

Pass 17 Feb 2009 86,992 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 86,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 79,269 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 79,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 71,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2006 62,707 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 62,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

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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R967 JAR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R967 JAR, 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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R967 JAR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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