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R74 UBM

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,436 mi
Last recorded250,436 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 UBM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2008 250,436 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to n/s o/s sills to floor

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

damage to o/s/headlamp lens

signs of fraying to o/s/f seat belt

strong advise corrosion to o/s/sill

Fail 30 Jun 2007 244,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty not blowing at this time

under side of car rusty and both outer body sills

Pass 30 Jun 2007 244,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust rusty not blowing at this time

under side of car rusty and both outer body sills

Pass 24 Jul 2006 240,603 miles

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

both inner and outer sills showing signs of corosion

Pass 14 Jul 2005 236,809 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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R74 UBM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R74 UBM, 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 R74 UBM registered?

R74 UBM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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