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R191 UYD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,573 mi
Last recorded145,573 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 UYD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 145,573 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

under carrige rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,946 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 141,713 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 140,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 138,321 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage, wheel nuts not visible, front discs corroded and worn, multi guards fitted

surface corrosion to front chassis, floor seams, sills, rear chassis, rear inner arches

Fail 1 Oct 2007 138,321 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body damage, wheel nuts not visible, front discs corroded and worn, multi guards fitted

surface corrosion to front chassis, floor seams, sills, rear chassis, rear inner arches

Pass 26 Sep 2006 134,331 miles

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Fail 26 Sep 2006 134,331 miles

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

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

arch covers fitted

heavy surface corrosion to sills

play in o/s steering rack at limit

rear wiper blade torn

wheel nuts not visible

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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R191 UYD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R191 UYD, 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 R191 UYD registered?

R191 UYD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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