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R271 KFL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

120,957 mi
Last recorded120,957 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 KFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 120,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,764 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 116,561 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT GLASS IS CRACKED

Oil leak, but not excessive VARIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,350 miles

BOTH SILLS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS IS CRACKED

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,041 miles

N/S AND O/S SILLS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS IS CRACKED

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 113,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/S AND O/S SILLS ARE CORRODED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT GLASS IS CRACKED

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,955 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s sill panels slightly corroded

o/s chassis slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 109,953 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

o/s and n/s sill panels slightly corroded

o/s chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 104,943 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 104,943 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 101,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2016 101,419 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,855 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 98,855 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,919 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 95,919 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 92,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,976 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 88,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,803 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 81,803 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 75,743 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

h/lamp aim just in spec

heavy surface corrosion to sill/floor flanges both sides

Fail 20 Dec 2007 65,630 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

h/lamp aim just in spec

heavy surface corrosion to sill/floor flanges both sides

Pass 19 Dec 2006 59,873 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

coolant leak

engine undershield fitted

power steering reservoir slightly damp

rear pads worn

Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,873 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering reservoir sligtly damp

engine undershield fitted

rear pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,377 miles

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)

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

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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R271 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 R271 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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R271 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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