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R31 GTW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

262,516 mi
Last recorded262,516 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 262,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 247,415 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 229,301 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 213,387 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 212,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 197,039 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 175,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 152,848 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 132,781 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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R31 GTW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R31 GTW, 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 R31 GTW registered?

R31 GTW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R31 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 GTW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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