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R757 HDW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,532 mi
Last recorded124,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 HDW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 124,532 miles

O/S/REAR PARK EFFORT LOW

Fail 3 Mar 2010 124,522 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

O/S/REAR PARK EFFORT LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 114,513 miles

BRAKE PIPES TO REAR HOSES POOR CONDITION

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 114,513 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BRAKE PIPES TO REAR HOSES POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 104,642 miles

FRONT DISC PADS 3MM

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 94,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2006 84,263 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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R757 HDW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R757 HDW, 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 R757 HDW registered?

R757 HDW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R757 HDW safe to buy?

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