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S638 JBA

1999 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,699 mi
Last recorded49,699 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 JBA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 49,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 49,699 miles

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

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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S638 JBA is a 1999 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,476 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 S638 JBA, 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 27 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 S638 JBA registered?

S638 JBA is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S638 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S638 JBA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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