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R513 LKO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,275 mi
Last recorded164,275 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 LKO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 164,275 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 162,144 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 159,359 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 156,188 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 156,130 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 152,947 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 152,947 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 152,932 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres differant size to rears

Pass 9 Jan 2010 150,656 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 150,656 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 147,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 144,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 140,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 140,143 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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R513 LKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R513 LKO, 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 R513 LKO registered?

R513 LKO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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