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T218 JVW

1999 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,368 mi
Last recorded110,368 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Ford Scorpio88,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT218 JVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 110,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded and deteriorated

fuel lines slightly corroded o/s/r

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lines slightly corroded o/s/r

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,386 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel lines slightly corroded o/s/r

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,029 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 89,018 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Mar 2010 82,623 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 82,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 76,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 71,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 62,469 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 54,736 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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T218 JVW is a 1999 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 T218 JVW, 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 T218 JVW registered?

T218 JVW is a 1999 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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