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R199 EWC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,101 mi
Last recorded212,101 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 EWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 212,101 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 212,100 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 183,398 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 183,397 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 161,576 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 161,575 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 137,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,073 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 113,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 102,598 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 101,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,562 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

Pass 26 Jun 2008 66,978 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 66,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,865 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 53,990 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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R199 EWC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R199 EWC, 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 R199 EWC registered?

R199 EWC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R199 EWC safe to buy?

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