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R131 TJU

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,759 mi
Last recorded148,759 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 TJU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 148,759 miles

Both outer sills weak with corrosion

Fail 6 May 2010 148,759 miles

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

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

Both outer sills weak with corrosion

Pass 11 May 2009 144,419 miles

Both offside& nearside sill panels slighty corroded

Fail 8 May 2009 144,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both offside& nearside sill panels slighty corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 138,794 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured.

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fluid residue on power steering feed pipe from reservoir to pump.

NSF,OSF and OSR tyres heavily worn on inner shoulders.

Slight coolant leak from engine.

Slight play felt at NSF and OSF steering tie rods.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 129,204 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2007 129,003 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 116,454 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 116,366 miles

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

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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R131 TJU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R131 TJU, 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 R131 TJU registered?

R131 TJU is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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