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R798 FPU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,461 mi
Last recorded84,461 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 FPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 84,461 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 84,455 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 83,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 83,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 83,193 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to inner sill rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside inner sill to floor rusty

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

advise both rear inner wings rusty behind covers

Pass 26 Feb 2022 80,453 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 79,409 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 78,670 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 78,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,571 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 74,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,215 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,355 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 69,599 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 69,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,849 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 59,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,542 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 42,435 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 37,833 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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R798 FPU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R798 FPU, 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 R798 FPU registered?

R798 FPU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R798 FPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 FPU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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