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R105 HWL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,601 mi
Last recorded44,601 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 HWL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 44,601 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2014 44,109 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight surface corrosion on both sills

Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,849 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 39,785 miles

Offside rear beam mounting welded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 39,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,924 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,830 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 33,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,392 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 29,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 27,136 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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R105 HWL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc 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 R105 HWL, 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 R105 HWL registered?

R105 HWL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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