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R998 WBU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

168,452 mi
Last recorded168,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 WBU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 168,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion to boot floor

dampness around power steering pipes

front to rear tyres different sizes

movement n/s steering rack

outer sills corroded

slight roughness o/s/f wheel bearing

suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 164,463 miles

see advisory sheet 942433690064

Fail 3 Apr 2010 164,463 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

age cracking to both rear tyres

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to sills and rear wheel arches

dampness around pas pipes

front and rear tyres sizes and profiels different

front no.plate cracked close to limits

high corrosion to floor and boot floor

osr drive shaft boot adrift

some play in ns steering drum stick

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2009 139,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advance movement in o/s steering rack

different size tyres fitted

exhaust heavily corroded and in poor condition

front number plate cracked

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

o/s headlight reflector fading

o/s/r outer driveshaft gaitor insecure

roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 133,490 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 133,490 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 132,895 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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R998 WBU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 R998 WBU, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R998 WBU registered?

R998 WBU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R998 WBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 WBU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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