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R267 VWP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 VWP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 136,339 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 136,039 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 136,035 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

lower sill to floors corroded on both sides

rear brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 135,559 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 134,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 133,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 132,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 132,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 128,197 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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R267 VWP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R267 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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What year was R267 VWP registered?

R267 VWP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R267 VWP safe to buy?

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