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ExpiredMileage
69,672 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
(1.1C.1c)The offside rear number plate lamp holder is damaged and insecure but not likely to detach from inside the bumper unless lifted out
(1.9.1)The battery is insecure
(2c)There is a presence of engine oil indicating that a slight leak is present
(3.5.1i)The nearside rear brake disc inner face at one point appears to be wearing thin
(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc inner face at one point appears to be wearing thin
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear brake pipe(s) along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe(s) along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(3.7A.6b)The calculated park brake imbalance across axle (2) is at 36%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service
(4.2A.1e)All road wheels have centre caps fitted
(6.4.1)The tailgate lock is loose within its mounting bolts
(7.1.1)The front exhaust mounting bracket is loose
(7.1.2a)The CAT casing is deteriorating
(7.1.2a)The centre (front) exhaust silencer case is deteriorating
(7.2.1)The offside rear fuel tank strap mounting area is corroding
(8.1.1)The nearside door mirror mounting is damaged resulting in the mirror being loose
(8.2.3)The nearside front windscreen washers have 50%,which do not provide enough liquid to clear the windscreen swpet area in conjunction with the wiper blade
(8.4.2)The bonnet secondary release mechanism is partially seized and the release cable handle under bonnet location is detached
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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R173 WHH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R173 WHH, 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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R173 WHH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 May 1998.
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