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R260 KFL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,243 mi
Last recorded104,243 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 KFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 104,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 98,901 miles

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front tyres scrubbing

offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

offside and nearside sills and chassis corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,239 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 92,872 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside sills and wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 9 Nov 2012 87,176 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility of underside.

ns washer jet partially blocked.

oil grease staining around steering rack.

oil leak around rear axle.

slight oil leak around top of engine.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 81,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility of underside.

ns washer jet partially blocked.

oil grease staining around steering rack.

oil leak around rear axle.

slight oil leak around top of engine.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 74,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

large engine undertray fitted

nsf lower lamp lens cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 61,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 57,385 miles

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

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

advise changing both front brake hoses immediatly

Pass 6 Nov 2006 52,716 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 49,035 miles

oil leak

windscreen chipped - advise having it repaired or replaced

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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R260 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R260 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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R260 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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