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S108 RDW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,200 mi
Last recorded151,200 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 RDW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 151,200 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,393 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 141,034 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,949 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 17,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 8,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 5,746 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 3,532 miles

exhaust corroded

general corrosion

play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 51,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 51,222 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 48,909 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 48,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,451 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember

Fail 24 Oct 2007 46,043 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s outer sills corroded

n/s rear lamp unit cracked

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 38,956 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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S108 RDW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S108 RDW, 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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S108 RDW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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