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R845 LDF

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,627 mi
Last recorded127,627 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 LDF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,627 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 127,627 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to outer sills & undercarrage

front bumper & no plate damaged

os headlamp outer lens missing

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 123,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 123,227 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to both outer sills

front bumper damaged

osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,078 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 118,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumper damaged †corrosion to sill areas †nsr tyre worn outside edge

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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R845 LDF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R845 LDF, 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 R845 LDF registered?

R845 LDF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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