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R162 PRE

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,107 mi
Last recorded168,107 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 PRE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 168,107 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 167,970 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 167,949 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2019 166,064 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 166,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in bottom of screen

Pass 27 Jul 2018 162,237 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 158,851 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 158,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 147,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 135,931 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak, transmission box.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,307 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 126,070 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 125,059 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2012 125,059 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 19 May 2011 123,358 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 121,452 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 121,452 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2009 118,996 miles

both front wipers streaky

Pass 31 May 2008 117,517 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 117,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 114,294 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 110,626 miles

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

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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R162 PRE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R162 PRE, 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 R162 PRE registered?

R162 PRE is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 April 1998.

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