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R499 ATR

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

110,140 mi
Last recorded110,140 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 ATR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 110,140 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 108,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

crack in offside headlight,

fuel filter in poor corrosive condition.

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit.[3mm]

offside horn unit in very poor condition.

offside rear,nearside rear,main subframe mounting bushes in poor condition,starting to seperate.

oil leak from rear diff unit.

rear brake discs in poor corrosive condition.

slight play in offside front lower balljoint,

Fail 13 Aug 2012 108,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

crack in offside headlight,

fuel filter in poor corrosive condition.

nearside rear tyre getting close to limit.[3mm]

offside horn unit in very poor condition.

offside rear,nearside rear,main subframe mounting bushes in poor condition,starting to seperate.

oil leak from rear diff unit.

rear brake discs in poor corrosive condition.

slight play in offside front lower balljoint,

Pass 12 May 2011 106,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front brake disc worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 98,707 miles

front number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 98,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 13 May 2009 92,465 miles

front number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 12 May 2009 92,463 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 16 May 2008 85,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 80,009 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R499 ATR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R499 ATR, 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 R499 ATR registered?

R499 ATR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 April 1998.

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