MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,431 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
non-obligatory mirror insecure
offside headlamp damaged
power steering noisy
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R455 NKX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R455 NKX, 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 R455 NKX registered?
R455 NKX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 5 November 1997.
Is R455 NKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R455 NKX shows 6 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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