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S166 LMJ

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,996 mi
Last recorded79,996 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 LMJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 79,996 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 79,994 miles

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

front suspension is a bit soft

both door sills are showing signs of corrosion

both front tyres are starting to perish

front wiper blades are starting to perish

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 76,500 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 75,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,662 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 73,662 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 71,361 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 71,318 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wipers split

Pass 20 Aug 2005 69,303 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear low and cracking on tread

engine and differential oil leaks

slight knock and play in steering

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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S166 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S166 LMJ, 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 S166 LMJ registered?

S166 LMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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