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R257 KFL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,643 mi
Last recorded71,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 KFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 71,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 71,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 71,618 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 71,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2020 71,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 71,121 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Handbrake efficiency on 18%

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Slight undulation to tyre tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some lead and lag on handbrake

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Fail 24 Apr 2019 71,121 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Corrosion to exhaust

Handbrake efficiency on 18%

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Slight undulation to tyre tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Some lead and lag on handbrake

Wheel arch inserts fitted, not allowing a full inspection of some testable items

Pass 24 May 2018 70,294 miles

parking brake efficiency on 16% pass limit

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged speed sensor cracked (3.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 70,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged speed sensor cracked (3.4.2)

parking brake efficiency on 16% pass limit

Pass 11 May 2017 68,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 65,602 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,713 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 60,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 51,232 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,943 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 44,963 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 41,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,028 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 34,626 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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R257 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R257 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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What year was R257 KFL registered?

R257 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R257 KFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 KFL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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