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R196 HJN

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,671 mi
Last recorded87,671 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 HJN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,671 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,076 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 72,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 65,754 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 58,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 52,932 miles

nail in n/s/f engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 49,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 44,611 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 44,606 miles

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,378 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 30,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,583 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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R196 HJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R196 HJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R196 HJN registered?

R196 HJN is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R196 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 HJN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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