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R33 JWM

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,478 mi
Last recorded106,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 JWM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,478 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,303 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 83,186 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,014 miles

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

front exhaust clamps damaged x 2

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,135 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 79,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,603 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 75,367 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,551 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2009 72,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 61,538 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 61,537 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 55,157 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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R33 JWM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R33 JWM, 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 R33 JWM registered?

R33 JWM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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