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S378 GWW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

128,593 mi
Last recorded128,593 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS378 GWW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2019 128,593 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 127,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexible sheaf detatched

Fail 14 Aug 2018 127,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexible sheaf detatched

Pass 10 Aug 2017 126,702 miles

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

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

exhaust flexible sheaf detatched

offside outer sill corrosion

offside steering gaiter twisted

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 25 Aug 2016 125,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 205/65 15V (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust flexi sheaf detatched

Fail 24 Aug 2016 125,858 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 205/65 15V (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust flexi sheaf detatched

Pass 17 Aug 2015 124,768 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

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

both chassis legs length of car corroded

exhaust front flexy braiding disconnected

Pass 13 Aug 2014 124,164 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes length of car corroded

fuel tank support straps areas corroded

nearside and offside chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 124,159 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes length of car corroded

fuel tank support straps areas corroded

nearside and offside chassis legs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 122,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 122,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 121,343 miles

Entire underside has corrosion

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 121,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

entire underside has considerable surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2011 118,267 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 118,267 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear fuel lines corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2010 115,904 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 115,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 114,297 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 112,203 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear no plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,897 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 109,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 106,776 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis corroded\advisory/

nearside handbrake performance poor

Pass 10 Aug 2005 101,958 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 101,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Aug 2005 101,958 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 101,958 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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S378 GWW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S378 GWW, 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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S378 GWW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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