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R342 EHK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 EHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,121 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 69,090 miles

minor play o/sf steering rack inner joint.minor play both anti roll bar inner bushes o/s+ n/s.a/c compressor clutch slight rattle.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,043 miles

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

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

general signs of corrosion underneath.corrosion on rear brake pipes.corrosion on front brake pipes.small leaks in exhaust.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 65,171 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 65,171 miles

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

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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R342 EHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R342 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 R342 EHK registered?

R342 EHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R342 EHK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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