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S277 JCK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS277 JCK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,857 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 42,505 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 42,302 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,107 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 42,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 42,049 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 41,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 41,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 41,436 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,088 miles

(steering rack)offside track arm slight play

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre has slight mishape

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,108 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2008 36,108 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,638 miles

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,732 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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S277 JCK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S277 JCK, 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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S277 JCK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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