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R96 HHK

1998 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 HHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 144,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 1 Feb 2011 144,920 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Large plastic under tray fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 143,044 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres close to limit

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2009 139,456 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 139,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 137,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 131,302 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 131,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 120,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R96 HHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R96 HHK, 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 R96 HHK registered?

R96 HHK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R96 HHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 HHK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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