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R727 ULT

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,959 mi
Last recorded106,959 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 ULT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,954 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,649 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre has cracks on outer tread

Nearside rear front has cracks on outer tread

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outer tread

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,649 miles

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

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

Centre Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre has cracks on outer tread

Nearside rear front has cracks on outer tread

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre has cracks on outer tread

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,062 miles

both rear tyres outer wall perished

brake metal pipe rusty

near side front tyre outer wall perished

near side rear chassi leg layer of rust

Pass 6 Mar 2013 105,492 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,712 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front has sloght play in a track rod end or ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,712 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front has sloght play in a track rod end or ball joint

Pass 5 May 2010 102,849 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 102,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

o/s/f/seat belt fraying slightly

Pass 27 May 2008 101,403 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 101,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 95,385 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 95,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 87,129 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 87,129 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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R727 ULT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R727 ULT, 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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R727 ULT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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