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R450 TLN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,580 mi
Last recorded182,580 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 TLN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 182,580 miles

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

emissions close to limits

front number plate cracked

inner and outer sills deteriorating with corrosion

o/s/r chassis member has some corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 179,203 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

emissions close to limit

front number plate cracked

slight brake judder on roadtest

Fail 12 Apr 2011 179,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

emissions close to limit

front number plate cracked

slight brake judder on roadtest

Pass 19 Apr 2010 175,246 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bonnet safety catch not working

both outer sills poor with corrosion

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate damaged

n/s/f bumper loose

rear chassis members have some corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 171,856 miles

emmisions close to limit

front no plate poor

lower sill edges poor

n/s headlamp damaged-not affecting image

o/s/r wheel arch poor

Fail 8 Apr 2009 171,752 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

emmisions close to limit

front no plate poor

lower sill edges poor

n/s headlamp damaged-not affecting image

o/s/r wheel arch poor

Pass 23 Apr 2008 167,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate loose

front wishbone bushes poor

Fail 16 Apr 2008 167,306 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

front number plate loose

front wishbone bushes poor

Fail 22 Jan 2008 165,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both lower wishbone arms rear bushes deteriorating

n/s handbrake efficiency low

n/s headlamp glass cracked

o/s/r wheel arch poor

Pass 26 Apr 2007 162,486 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

small chip to screen

Fail 14 Apr 2007 162,350 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front tyres on legal limit on edges †slight corrosion to front/rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2006 153,725 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 152,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R450 TLN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R450 TLN, 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 R450 TLN registered?

R450 TLN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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