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S901 BNP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,880 mi
Last recorded194,880 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 BNP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 194,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2012 181,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

rear differential is leaking oil

Fail 11 Jul 2012 181,702 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general underbody corrosion

rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 20 Jul 2011 168,097 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 155,317 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 155,315 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 143,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

n/s numberplate light worked with tapped

n/s washer jet partly blocked

o/s washer jet partly blocked

Pass 16 Jul 2008 133,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 119,354 miles

Oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Jul 2007 119,354 miles

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

Oil leak from diff

Pass 10 Jul 2006 103,545 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 103,544 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

diff 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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S901 BNP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S901 BNP, 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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S901 BNP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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