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R387 GVW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 GVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 103,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 98,201 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2014 96,687 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 91,770 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 91,766 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,918 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,053 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 83,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre low outer edge +both front brake flexi cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2010 81,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,863 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,289 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s+n/s/f brake flexi cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 65,240 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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R387 GVW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R387 GVW, 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 R387 GVW registered?

R387 GVW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R387 GVW safe to buy?

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