1998 Ford Scorpio 2.3L Petrol · R654 JVW
1998 Ford Scorpio (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 92,983 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD SCORPIO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,983 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R654 JVW Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2011
- 92,983 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R654 JVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Scorpio (R654 JVW) between July 2006 and February 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
R654 JVW Mileage History
- 28/07/200668,364 mi
- 24/07/200773,977 mi+5,613 mi
- 25/07/200773,977 mi
- 17/02/200982,822 mi+8,845 mi
- 17/02/200982,822 mi
- 17/02/201087,846 mi+5,024 mi
- 22/02/201087,846 mi
- 12/02/201192,983 mi+5,137 mi
- 12/02/201192,983 mi
Average of roughly 5,418 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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