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R521 TNR

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,770 mi
Last recorded189,770 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 TNR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2010 189,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroding

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 187,752 miles

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

OIL LEAKS FROM OIL COOLER OS FRONT

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

Pass 24 May 2006 184,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight 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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R521 TNR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R521 TNR, 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 R521 TNR registered?

R521 TNR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R521 TNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R521 TNR shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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