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R736 WBW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,591 mi
Last recorded91,591 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 WBW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 91,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall damaged

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

screen damaged on nearside lower

Pass 5 Jul 2016 90,091 miles

nearside front tyre wall damaged

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,023 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 88,023 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,958 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2013 83,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,266 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 10 Dec 2010 77,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 77,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,491 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,900 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 45,673 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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R736 WBW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R736 WBW, 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 R736 WBW registered?

R736 WBW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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