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S162 JTP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,120 mi
Last recorded72,120 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 JTP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,527 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp condenstated

offside front brake flexi perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2009 36,051 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside headlamp condenstated

offside front brake flexi perishing

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2008 35,893 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,968 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,968 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 28,214 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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S162 JTP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S162 JTP, 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 S162 JTP registered?

S162 JTP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S162 JTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 JTP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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