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R330 UTH

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2902cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,501 mi
Last recorded49,501 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 UTH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,902cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 49,501 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish (not bulging when brake pedal pressed)

nearside and offside front wiper blades split at edges but still clearing screen ok

nearside front windscreen washer jet weak but still hitting screen

offside rear lamp assembly cracked but still producing correct colour light

slight side to side play in front anti-roll bar, rubber bushes perishing

surface corrosion along nearside and offside sills and rear wheel arches

Fail 26 Jun 2015 49,501 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

both front brake flexi-hoses starting to perish (not bulging when brake pedal pressed)

both front wiper blades split at edges but still clearing screen

nearside front windscreen washer jet weak, but still hitting screen

offside rear lamp assembly cracked but still showing correct colour light

slight engine oil leak

slight side to side play in front anti-roll bar bushes

surface corrosion along nearside and offside sills and rear wheels arches

Fail 7 Jun 2014 48,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside sills and rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2014 48,425 miles

nearside and offside sills and rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

slight play in nearside and offside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,267 miles

Nearside Inner and Outer Sill Corroded.

Offside Inner and Outer Sill Corroded.

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,301 miles

n/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,707 miles

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

Pass 19 Jun 2010 42,605 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,661 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 36,229 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,603 miles

both front tyres worn on egdes †

n/s/r tyre punctured †

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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R330 UTH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,902cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R330 UTH, 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 R330 UTH registered?

R330 UTH is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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