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R831 ULB

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 ULB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 92,645 miles

Lots of surface corrosion under vehicle.

Non structual corrosion under vehicle Double skinned corrosion in areas.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 91,705 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 89,885 miles

slight noise nearside front suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2013 88,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,918 miles

surface corrosion on nearside and offside outer sills to floors.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,920 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 85,084 miles

both front brake discs are wearing thin,surface corrosion under and at side of vehicle,

Pass 2 Oct 2009 84,237 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,307 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 79,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 77,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 70,425 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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R831 ULB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R831 ULB, 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 R831 ULB registered?

R831 ULB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R831 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R831 ULB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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