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8 JAW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,791 mi
Last recorded93,791 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JAW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,791 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 93,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,133 miles

corrosion at the rear of both front to rear chassis rails

inner face of both froont brake discs badly deteriorated - advise fitting new discs and pads

Pass 2 May 2013 84,347 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 79,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 78,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2010 67,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 60,988 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,978 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,577 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 51,507 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 46,211 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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8 JAW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 8 JAW, 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 8 JAW registered?

8 JAW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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