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S408 XTW

1999 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,294 mi
Last recorded123,294 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 XTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 123,294 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 123,271 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 115,121 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 115,121 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 105,876 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 105,869 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 95,664 miles

nsftyre tread very close to legal limit

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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S408 XTW is a 1999 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,476 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 S408 XTW, 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 27 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S408 XTW registered?

S408 XTW is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S408 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S408 XTW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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