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R317 TWL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,330 mi
Last recorded91,330 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 TWL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 83,814 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,804 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 74,284 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 74,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 59,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,159 miles

DAMAGE TO THE OSR LIGHT LENS

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS COLOUR ARE POOR.

BOTH OUTER SILL ARE RUSTING IN PLACES

THE EXHAUST IS RUSTY AND IS STARTING TO BLOW

THERE IS OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE/GEARBOX

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NSF WISHBONE FRONT INNER BUSH WHICH NEEDS CHANGING BEFORE THE TYRES WEAR

THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE NS OF THE ENGINE

Pass 25 Feb 2012 58,353 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTING IN PLACES

THE EXHAUST IS RUSTING IN PLACES AND BLOWING IN SLIGHTLY

Fail 24 Feb 2012 58,353 miles

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

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

BOTH OUTER SILLS ARE RUSTING IN PLACES

THE EXHAUST IS RUSTING IN PLACES AND BLOWING IN SLIGHTLY

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW

Pass 25 Feb 2011 57,354 miles

NS WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

both outer sill are rusty

centre exhaust box is tusty and starting too rust

there may be water leaking from the engine

Fail 25 Feb 2011 57,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

NS WIPER BLADE IS IN POOR CONDITION

both outer sill are rusty

centre exhaust box is tusty and starting too rust

there may be water leaking from the engine

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,310 miles

NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD

OS AND NS OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN TO TEST MIN AND NEED CHECKING

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST BOX?

Fail 26 Feb 2010 56,310 miles

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

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

NAIL IN NSF TYRE TREAD

OS AND NS OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN TO TEST MIN AND NEED CHECKING

SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST BOX?

Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,039 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 51,322 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 48,153 miles

nearside headlight cover insecure.

wear apparent in offside of steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2006 45,591 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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R317 TWL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R317 TWL, 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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R317 TWL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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