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R157 HRO

1998 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,144 mi
Last recorded161,144 miles
Recorded on31 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 HRO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2007 161,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 150,733 miles

issued with failure cert

Fail 24 May 2006 150,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

off side front tyre worn on inner 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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R157 HRO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R157 HRO, 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 R157 HRO registered?

R157 HRO is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R157 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 HRO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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