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R191 HWO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 HWO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,149 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 110,554 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 107,723 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 107,723 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,573 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 101,606 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 101,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,898 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 98,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 96,832 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,805 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 90,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,337 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 88,879 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2006 81,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,483 miles

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

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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R191 HWO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R191 HWO, 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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R191 HWO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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