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R365 HGX

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,304 mi
Last recorded207,304 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 HGX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2010 207,304 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 199,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 194,054 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 189,019 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 176,739 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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R365 HGX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R365 HGX, 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 R365 HGX registered?

R365 HGX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R365 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 HGX shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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