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S135 UOW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS135 UOW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 126,219 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 121,887 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 121,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ALTERNATOR BELTS EXESSIVLY CRACKED

FRONT & REAR NO PLATES STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

SMALL AMOUNT OF CORROSION ON RH SILL

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 116,808 miles

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

small amount of play in RH+LH sides of steering rack

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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S135 UOW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S135 UOW, 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 S135 UOW registered?

S135 UOW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S135 UOW safe to buy?

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