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S928 NHG

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

56,122 mi
Last recorded56,122 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS928 NHG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 56,122 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 56,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 55,744 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 53,328 miles

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

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

all exaust clamps corroded badly

engine oil leak

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

all exaust clamps corroded badly

engine oil leak

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,823 miles

Evidence of corrosion under O/S sill plates

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 50,823 miles

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

Evidence of corrosion under O/S sill plates

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 48,865 miles

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

exhaust bracket at front corroded off

n/s/f seat belt twisted

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,899 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 46,899 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 45,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,042 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,037 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,778 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 41,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 37,908 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 37,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,598 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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S928 NHG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S928 NHG, 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 S928 NHG registered?

S928 NHG is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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