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R295 GFU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,166 mi
Last recorded149,166 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 GFU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 149,166 miles

windscreen some damage.metal brake pipes corroding. signs of body corrosion. some wear suspension esp offside front lower arm bush. exhaust deteriating.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 134,682 miles

windscreen marginal damage.signs of corrosion to sill areas. offside front anti roll bar link worn.offside rear tyre marginal tread wear.some wear suspension. nearside rear hand brake recording low effort.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 126,759 miles

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

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

offside windscreen cracked very close to wiped area

oil level rather low

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust and sill areas

Fail 4 Oct 2010 126,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside windscreen cracked very close to wiped area

oil level rather low

some deterioration to suspension etc

some perishing and corrosion -especially to exhaust and sill areas

Pass 2 Nov 2009 122,783 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 122,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 117,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 110,185 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,185 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 109,045 miles

rust starting to come throw on o/s/f outer bodey sill 2 front nubber plate starting to crack both rear shocker starting to leake

Pass 24 May 2006 97,308 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 97,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R295 GFU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R295 GFU, 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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R295 GFU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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