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R24 WFC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,922 mi
Last recorded167,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 WFC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 167,922 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 167,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 159,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2008 158,988 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s sill corroded

o/s sill corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2006 143,126 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 143,126 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/rear tyre

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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R24 WFC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R24 WFC, 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 R24 WFC registered?

R24 WFC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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