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S117 MEW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,229 mi
Last recorded91,229 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 MEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,229 miles

BOTH SILLS ARE RUSTY

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE ENGINE V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,229 miles

BOTH SILLS ARE RUSTY

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

THE ENGINE OIL IS ON THE MIN MARK

THE ENGINE V PULLEY BELT IS CRACKED

Pass 7 Mar 2012 87,548 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK TO HAVE HAD REPAIR WORK DONE

THE ENGINE V PULLY BELT IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Fail 7 Mar 2012 87,548 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS LOOK TO HAVE HAD REPAIR WORK DONE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

THE ENGINE V PULLY BELT IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,770 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTY

NS NUMBER PLATE LAMP STARTED TP WORK AND MAY NEED A NEW BULB FITTED

OIL LEAKING FROM UNDER THE ENGINE/GEARBOX

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN RIGHT TO THE LEGAL MIN

THERE LOOKS TO BE SOME JUDDER FROM THE FRONT BRAKES

Pass 8 Apr 2010 76,626 miles

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

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

surface corrosion noted on both lower sill/floor edges.

Fail 7 Apr 2010 76,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

surface corrosion noted on both lower sill/floor edges.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 70,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,193 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH.

ENGINE OIL MIN MARK

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 62,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,315 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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S117 MEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S117 MEW, 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 S117 MEW registered?

S117 MEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S117 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S117 MEW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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