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R98 CKO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,335 mi
Last recorded165,335 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 CKO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2011 165,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 159,511 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both sills to floors corroded

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

nearside hand brake has lower performance

nearside steering rack boot perished

number plates in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 18 Aug 2009 155,453 miles

both front brake hoses perished

both outer sills corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded on iner sides

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside steering rack boot perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2008 151,518 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 147,346 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 147,313 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 147,313 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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R98 CKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R98 CKO, 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 R98 CKO registered?

R98 CKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R98 CKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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