MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,436 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Catalytic converter mounting bracket snapped
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside front track control arm rear bush perishing
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside front track control arm rear bush perishing
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake pads low
Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Catalytic converter mounting bracket snapped
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside front track control arm rear bush perishing
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside front track control arm rear bush perishing
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake pads low
Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Engine oil leak
Power steering pipes damp
Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link
Slight play nearside lower balljoint
Slight play offside steering rack arm
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R153 AYB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R153 AYB, 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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How do I check the history of R153 AYB?
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What year was R153 AYB registered?
R153 AYB is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 July 1998.
Is R153 AYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R153 AYB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R153 AYB have outstanding finance?
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