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R116 SCW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,797 mi
Last recorded128,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SCW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 128,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 114,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 104,402 miles

cables chaffing around offside rear suspension arm near fuel tank

Fail 5 Jan 2010 104,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

cables chaffing around offside rear suspension arm near fuel tank

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 91,782 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 77,393 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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R116 SCW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R116 SCW, 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 R116 SCW registered?

R116 SCW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R116 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 SCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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