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R36 WVW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 WVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2013 97,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,204 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,340 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 75,925 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 54,510 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 27,883 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,959 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 32,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,409 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,602 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 27,602 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 26,304 miles

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

Rear 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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R36 WVW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R36 WVW, 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 R36 WVW registered?

R36 WVW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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