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R374 ERT

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,622 mi
Last recorded103,622 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 ERT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 103,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill assy. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 103,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill coroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

all four tyres cracking and perished

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,259 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 102,259 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail / inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,967 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,450 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,542 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 90,542 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,085 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,037 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 76,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,084 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,014 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 59,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 52,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,783 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 47,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 45,336 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 45,336 miles

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

n/s/f brake flexy in poor condition

Pass 7 May 2009 43,798 miles

n/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2008 41,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 39,276 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 36,571 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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R374 ERT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R374 ERT, 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 R374 ERT registered?

R374 ERT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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