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R411 EHK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,127 mi
Last recorded106,127 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 EHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 106,127 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n.s outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,767 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 103,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 101,167 miles

n/s outer seal starting to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2010 101,167 miles

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

n/s outer seal starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2009 98,237 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 95,457 miles

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

exhaust flexy split slightly

offside front anti roll bar link arm lower dust cover split but ok

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 87,687 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 87,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 77,779 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 77,779 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 69,143 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 69,143 miles

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

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

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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R411 EHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R411 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 R411 EHK registered?

R411 EHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R411 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 EHK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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