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R249 FHK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,714 mi
Last recorded134,714 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 FHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 134,714 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,181 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 130,792 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 125,444 miles

Exhaust mount at gearbox deteriorated.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 123,289 miles

Exhaust mounting adjacent to gearbox deteriorated.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 123,289 miles

Exhaust mounting adjacent to gearbox deteriorated.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 117,887 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 115,300 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 115,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 109,018 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 102,806 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 8 Jul 2008 102,806 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front and rear discs have uneven wear pattern

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Jul 2007 97,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres bald inner edge

rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2006 91,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R249 FHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R249 FHK, 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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R249 FHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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