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VIW 7799

1998 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on19 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIW 7799
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2009 104,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 9 May 2008 101,619 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 101,619 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2007 99,429 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 99,429 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 92,003 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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VIW 7799 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VIW 7799, 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 VIW 7799 registered?

VIW 7799 is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is VIW 7799 safe to buy?

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