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R390 HAC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

129,210 mi
Last recorded129,210 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 HAC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 129,210 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 129,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 129,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 113,770 miles

slight corrosion to floor and chassis.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 113,770 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight corrosion to floor and chassis.

Fail 9 Jan 2008 112,463 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f bumper damaged and head light

Pass 1 Mar 2007 104,714 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 104,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,086 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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R390 HAC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R390 HAC, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R390 HAC registered?

R390 HAC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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