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R734 TEW

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,800 mi
Last recorded164,800 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 TEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 164,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill corroded badly but still sound

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside inner sill corroded badly but still sound

Pass 18 Sep 2018 162,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 162,008 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated close to seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 160,215 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 155,842 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2015 151,363 miles

o/s and n/s floor corroded slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2015 151,343 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s and n/s floor corroded slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2014 144,922 miles

16yr old vehicle generally in good condition. Age-related corrosion showing to bottom of outer sills and rear wheel arches. Still strong on test but attention advised to extend service life of car.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 144,916 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

16yr old vehicle generally in good condition. Age-related corrosion showing to bottom of outer sills and rear wheel arches. Still strong on test but attention advised to extend service life of car.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 141,366 miles

nearside handbrake effort low

Fail 28 Jun 2013 141,306 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 3 Jul 2012 141,302 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 134,360 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 Jun 2011 134,285 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2010 132,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 132,490 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 123,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight wear in steering rack at offside

Fail 10 Jun 2009 123,655 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

slight wear in steering rack at offside

Pass 2 Jul 2008 117,305 miles

Front brake imbalance high at 14%.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 117,053 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 108,073 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 107,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,097 miles

nearside rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 24 Jun 2005 66,770 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 66,734 miles

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

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

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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R734 TEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R734 TEW, 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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R734 TEW is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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