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S151 KJF

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 KJF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

underside corrosion to both sills etc

Fail 11 Jun 2013

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

underside corrosion to both sills etc

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 114,425 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 112,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 109,657 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 101,444 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 94,769 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 86,851 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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S151 KJF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S151 KJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S151 KJF registered?

S151 KJF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S151 KJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S151 KJF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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