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S233 CAV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,214 mi
Last recorded145,214 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 CAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 145,214 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner

Fail 16 May 2016 145,214 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner

Pass 13 May 2015 139,842 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 139,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 135,917 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 132,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 129,894 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 129,884 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 127,216 miles

both rear seals inner corroding

nearside front washers poor

offside front rack arm play

offside front roll bar link gaitor split

Pass 12 May 2010 124,495 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 May 2009 119,471 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 111,519 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 120,109 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,437 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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S233 CAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S233 CAV, 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 S233 CAV registered?

S233 CAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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