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R193 HKN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,670 mi
Last recorded85,670 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 HKN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,670 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 84,235 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 84,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,582 miles

THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Fail 16 Nov 2012 82,582 miles

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

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

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

THERE LOOKS TO BE WATER LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE

Pass 5 Nov 2011 81,232 miles

BOTH FRONT ROLL DROP LINKS HAVE BALL JOINT GAITERS SPLIT

THE NSF FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED AND NEEDS CHANGING VERY SOON

THE START MOTOR SOUND LIKE IT TURNS OVER SLOWLY

THERE IS A SCREW IN THE NSR TYRE TREAD

THERE SEEMS TO BE A SMELL OF ANTI FREEZE IN THE CAR AT TIMES

Pass 13 Nov 2010 80,139 miles

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

coolant leak nearside of engine

offside washer jet poor

Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,144 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 76,795 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 76,795 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 73,842 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 73,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 70,862 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R193 HKN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R193 HKN, 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 R193 HKN registered?

R193 HKN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R193 HKN safe to buy?

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