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R198 KFL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,600 mi
Last recorded14,600 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 KFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 14,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 135,686 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 135,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 121,404 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

second hand rear shockers fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2007 121,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 108,013 miles

nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside front headlamp holed

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 31 Mar 2006 108,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre wearing more on outer edge

offside front headlamp holed

slight play in offside rack end

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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R198 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R198 KFL, 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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R198 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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