MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
291,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both headlamp aims on lower limit
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R180 EAW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R180 EAW, 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 R180 EAW registered?
R180 EAW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R180 EAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R180 EAW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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