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R816 JHW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

398,078 mi
Last recorded398,078 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 JHW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 398,078 miles

Front exhaust silencer flange corroded

centre exhaust silencer out shell deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2019 398,078 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust silencer flange corroded

centre exhaust silencer out shell deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 396,924 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 396,310 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 394,219 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 21 Sep 2017 394,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 22 Sep 2016 392,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 392,175 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 390,374 miles

Chip in windscreen - not affecting view of road

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 390,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Chip in windscreen - not affecting view of road

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 388,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 2 Sep 2014 388,394 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

chip in windscreen - not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 19 Sep 2013 385,797 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 385,792 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 383,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 28 Aug 2012 38,397 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 2 Sep 2011 380,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 380,909 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 376,191 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 376,061 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 370,289 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 370,050 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 363,745 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 363,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 351,238 miles

offside rear shock absorber is slightly damp

rear bump stops are damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2007 336,330 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 335,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

play in o/s rack arm

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 8 Sep 2006 321,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 307,400 miles

slight play in both rack arms

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link arm

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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R816 JHW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 R816 JHW, 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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R816 JHW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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