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R556 HPU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

121,546 mi
Last recorded121,546 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 HPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 121,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 10 Apr 2025 121,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2023 119,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Fail 19 Dec 2023 119,170 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Dec 2022 117,033 miles

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Dec 2022 117,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel trims fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,917 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 114,917 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 111,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,496 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 110,496 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 108,927 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint under bonnet area (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

various rubber bushes perished

various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2017 108,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area marked with yellow chalk,rear axle area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill,marked area with yellow crayon (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill,areas marked with yellow chalk (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area marked with yellow chalk,rear axle area (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint under bonnet area (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

various brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

various rubber bushes perished

various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Nov 2017 108,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,030 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 108,030 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 107,204 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 106,341 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 106,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 106,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s and o/s sills have corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,463 miles

Advise:- Both Offside and Nearside sill panels inner and outer badly corroded but not within 30cm of seatbelt mounting or load bearing area at time of test

Advise:- Front exhaust mounting broken, but exhaust still adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 101,375 miles

edge of body sills have surface rust//////

Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to nearside/offside sills

Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight corrosion to nearside/offside sills

Pass 9 Jun 2010 93,456 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 93,456 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,510 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 84,211 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 69,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,675 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 64,580 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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R556 HPU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 R556 HPU, 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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R556 HPU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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