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R42 LBD

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,811 mi
Last recorded142,811 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 LBD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 142,811 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 142,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 140,763 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 137,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 129,705 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 127,726 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 127,716 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

general corrosion on exhaust

Fail 10 Sep 2010 127,704 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside wiper blade has slight split

Pass 5 Oct 2009 123,477 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,038 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 119,919 miles

corrosion in n/s & o/s outer lower sills areas soon req's attention.

o/s/f indicator light pale.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Fail 27 Mar 2008 119,919 miles

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

corrosion in n/s & o/s outer lower sills areas soon req's attention.

o/s/f brake hose slightly cracked & perished.

o/s/f indicator light pale.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 114,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 114,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake hose slightly cracked & perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 101,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 101,704 miles

Nearside 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)

n/s/r hand brake effort becomeing low....

rear axle bushs perashing....slight fluxuation at front brakes....old oil around p.a.s resiviour....corrosion around outter sills....

rear shock bushs perashing....corrosion starting at both rear chassis....centre exhaust baffles breaking up....chip in wind screen....

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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R42 LBD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R42 LBD, 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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R42 LBD is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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