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R246 VWP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,693 mi
Last recorded118,693 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 VWP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 118,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion in o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 27 May 2014 114,197 miles

auto sump damp

exhaust back box peeling

exhaust flexy outer skin loose

front pads low

nearside rear sill rusty

rear chassis legs surface rust

rear diff seal damp

rear pads 75% worn

rear tyres getting low

slight play nearside front lower arm ball joint

slight play offside front rollbar link

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,194 miles

back box rusty no blow

centre exhaust bracket snapped

front pads low

front roll bar links slight play

rear diff oil leak

rear pads low

rusty nearside rear sill

slight play offside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 17 Jun 2013 111,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

back box rusty no blow

centre exhaust bracket snapped

front pads low

front roll bar links slight play

rear diff oil leak

rear pads low

rusty nearside rear sill

slight play offside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 17 May 2012 105,842 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 105,785 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on rear exhaust silencer.

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,627 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 87,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Fail 27 May 2010 87,994 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,652 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 69,050 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 69,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R246 VWP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R246 VWP, 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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R246 VWP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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