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R729 VWR

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

91,104 mi
Last recorded91,104 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 VWR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 89,680 miles

O/S/F CALIPER BINDING

Pass 13 Sep 2023 88,148 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,541 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 85,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 81,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 73,106 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit.

Both rear tyres ON limit.

Corrosion to exhaust.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 60,628 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 60,412 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,283 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,778 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,206 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 40,201 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R729 VWR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R729 VWR, 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 R729 VWR registered?

R729 VWR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R729 VWR safe to buy?

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