MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,032 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on sills borderline
corrosion both outer sills
corrosion both rear undersills and floor to sills
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
outer sills corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to both outer sills
corrosion to off side outer sill border line
play to steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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S243 MEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 S243 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 S243 MEW registered?
S243 MEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S243 MEW safe to buy?
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