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R759 XWO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2302cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,510 mi
Last recorded85,510 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 XWO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,302cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 85,510 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,329 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 84,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,597 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 82,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,716 miles

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

Outer sill to floor corrosion evident on both sides.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 80,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,814 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 75,433 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 75,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 68,169 miles

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

adv nearside and off side floor coroded not holed

Pass 14 Sep 2005 58,624 miles

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

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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R759 XWO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,302cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R759 XWO, 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 R759 XWO registered?

R759 XWO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R759 XWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 XWO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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