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R298 WRA

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 WRA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 98,607 miles

sills corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 86,110 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 82,432 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 80,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 78,467 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 76,358 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 74,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 74,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,953 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 67,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R298 WRA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R298 WRA, 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 R298 WRA registered?

R298 WRA is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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