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R530 TRB

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 TRB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 91,649 miles

various oil leaks

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to o/s floor + o/s/r wheel arch

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Jul 2013 87,252 miles

corrosion to sills/floors - o/s quite severe

leak from power steering

wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Jul 2013 87,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to sills/floors - o/s quite severe

leak from power steering

wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,790 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front to rear inner under sills / floors

Slight dampness to power steering pump

Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,790 miles

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

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s and n/s front to rear inner under sills / floors

Slight dampness to power steering pump

Fail 4 Jul 2011 68,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 55,490 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 41,111 miles

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

all metal brake pipes have bean greased

both outer sills russty

bottom steering colum bush slight play

Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,779 miles

near side and off side outter sills surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,759 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 27,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,740 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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R530 TRB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R530 TRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R530 TRB registered?

R530 TRB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R530 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 TRB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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