CarVerify

Free Car Check

R48 ERT

1998 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,255 mi
Last recorded67,255 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 ERT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 67,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,204 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 67,174 miles

rear tyres starting to crack/perish

windscreen damaged on o/s

Pass 11 Mar 2015 67,111 miles

windscreen damaged on o/s

Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,664 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 63,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 59,535 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 54,276 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,770 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,770 miles

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

rear registratiom plate slightly obstructed by towbar

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 35,944 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 2 Feb 2006 32,446 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,446 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
Full Ford Scorpio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R48 ERT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R48 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R48 ERT?

You can check the full history of R48 ERT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R48 ERT registered?

R48 ERT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R48 ERT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R48 ERT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R48 ERT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R48 ERT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.