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R561 FNV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,231 mi
Last recorded94,231 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR561 FNV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 94,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel met requirements but needs attention (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

fuel filter rusty but not leaking

fuel pipes corodded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 89,371 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 89,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 88,753 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,650 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

oil leaks engine area

slight play offside innersteering ball joint

Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,650 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

oil leaks engine area

slight play offside innersteering ball joint

Pass 7 Mar 2012 86,082 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2012 86,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

all brake discs very rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Mar 2011 85,074 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,943 miles

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

all brake discs rusty but not affecting brake performance

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,943 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

all brake discs rusty but not affecting brake performance

engine oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Dec 2009 83,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

various fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 82,357 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 82,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on chassis legs at front and rear

offside front brake disc corroded at outer edge

offside rear light unit cracked and also has condensation inside

oil dampness at pipes leading from power steering fluid reservoir

oil dampness on front of engine

power steering fluid level below minimum

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,745 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 79,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 79,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 77,110 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 77,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 74,406 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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R561 FNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R561 FNV, 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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R561 FNV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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