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R284 TAV

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,765 mi
Last recorded118,765 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 TAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 118,765 miles

both rear chassis legs badly corroded near suspension mounts

general corrosion to inner and outer sills

play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 17 Oct 2008 109,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 109,738 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,217 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 101,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 93,377 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 88,471 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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R284 TAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R284 TAV, 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 R284 TAV registered?

R284 TAV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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