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R962 YCC

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,789 mi
Last recorded75,789 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 YCC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 75,789 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 64,191 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 62,072 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,913 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 60,899 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 58,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 58,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 52,421 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 52,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

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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R962 YCC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R962 YCC, 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 R962 YCC registered?

R962 YCC is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R962 YCC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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