MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both inner and outer sills showing signs of corosion
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R74 UBM safe to buy?
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