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S193 RPU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,517 mi
Last recorded115,517 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 RPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 115,517 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sub frame slight corrosion

oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (ATF) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank strap mounting point corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 113,769 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (ATF) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank strap mounting point corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,960 miles

corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2018 107,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion o/s and n/s outer sills

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 104,539 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 102,211 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 99,930 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,495 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre exhaust corroded/outer skin falling off

Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,495 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust corroded/outer skin falling off

Pass 3 May 2013 91,898 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 91,628 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

advanced corosion to both sills.

rear diff leaking oil.

Fail 20 Jul 2011 85,488 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 82,902 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,022 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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S193 RPU 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 71.4%.

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 S193 RPU, 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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S193 RPU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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