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R132 EHK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,243 mi
Last recorded132,243 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 EHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,243 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 124,084 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements 17%. N/S may need adjustments/repairs

N+O/S/F coil springs corroded

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 124,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Handbrake efficiency just met requirements 17%. N/S may need adjustments/repairs

N+O/S/F coil springs corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,585 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to nearside front bumper corner

Fail 12 Sep 2012 104,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to nearside front bumper corner

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 95,671 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 95,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 93,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 88,933 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 88,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 85,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 81,558 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 76,885 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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R132 EHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R132 EHK, 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 R132 EHK registered?

R132 EHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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