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R812 YLK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

131,394 mi
Last recorded131,394 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 YLK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 131,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 130,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 129,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 128,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 127,466 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 126,716 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S + O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S + O/S ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 125,211 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 122,654 miles

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

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrod

Fail 9 Aug 2014 122,644 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both rear wheel arches starting to corrod

Pass 3 Aug 2013 120,372 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 117,648 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 117,645 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 114,630 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 105,619 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,511 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 97,670 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 97,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 93,635 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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R812 YLK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R812 YLK, 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 R812 YLK registered?

R812 YLK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R812 YLK safe to buy?

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