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R167 WFC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,460 mi
Last recorded122,460 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 WFC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 122,460 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,268 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 112,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 108,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 106,177 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Plastic sill trims fitted at time of test

brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,696 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 105,226 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 104,376 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

front brake discs worn and corroded

handbrake only just met requirements

oil leak

rear discs badly worn and corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,714 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 83,949 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 77,308 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 77,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,433 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 49,356 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 45,320 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,320 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2007 43,033 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

wing mirrors in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2007 43,033 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wing mirrors in poor condition

Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,918 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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R167 WFC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R167 WFC, 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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R167 WFC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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