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R581 KFL

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,552 mi
Last recorded92,552 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR581 KFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2011 92,552 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

OFF SIDE OUTTER SILL PANEL CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 18 Jan 2011 92,552 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING WITH AGE ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME

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

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

OFF SIDE OUTTER SILL PANEL CORRODING WITH AGE

Pass 6 Feb 2010 83,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 78,990 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,116 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 66,618 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 57,621 miles

All brake readings fluctuate

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Exhaust back box in very poor condition

Front indicators discolouring

Nails in both rear tyres

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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R581 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R581 KFL, 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 R581 KFL registered?

R581 KFL is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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