MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak at diff pinion oil leak at rear main seal
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both sills corroded but not weak
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
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)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both sills corroded but not weak
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake pipes slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R135 LAF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R135 LAF, 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 R135 LAF registered?
R135 LAF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 June 1998.
Is R135 LAF safe to buy?
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