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R751 WBW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,865 mi
Last recorded92,865 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 WBW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 92,865 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 92,865 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,484 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 87,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 77,491 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 77,491 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,139 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 66,937 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R751 WBW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R751 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 R751 WBW registered?

R751 WBW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R751 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R751 WBW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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