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R128 TDP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,703 mi
Last recorded94,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 TDP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2019 94,703 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

multiple oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,788 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 92,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 91,266 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 91,243 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 90,362 miles

front discs deteriorated

front flex hoses deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,936 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 86,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 85,192 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s sill heavily corroded

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear cross member corroded and holed

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s sill heavily corroded

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear cross member corroded and holed

Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s & o/s inner and outer sills generally corroded and in poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake disc inner faces corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2011 83,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s & o/s inner and outer sills generally corroded and in poor condition

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear brake disc inner faces corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,070 miles

slight corrosion both outer sils

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,242 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 71,486 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 68,376 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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R128 TDP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R128 TDP, 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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R128 TDP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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