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R978 TGF

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

38,503 mi
Last recorded38,503 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 TGF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 38,503 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2025 37,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 36,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 32,533 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,574 miles

o/side rear tyre cracking and perrishing on inner wall

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,361 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,238 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 27,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 25,651 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 24,260 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,961 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,568 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 19,164 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2012 19,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades slightly smearing

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,898 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 16,745 miles

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

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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R978 TGF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R978 TGF, 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 R978 TGF registered?

R978 TGF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R978 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 TGF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R978 TGF have outstanding finance?

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