MOT Status
ValidMileage
41,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Upper Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Lower Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear tyre starting to perish
Tacho illumination bulb not working
Rear tyre starting to perish
Tacho illuminaion bulb not working
How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?
Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R488 VYC is a 1998 Mz Skorpion in Turquoise with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,258 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mz Skorpion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R488 VYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mz Skorpion typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R488 VYC registered?
R488 VYC is a 1998 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 8 April 1998.
Is R488 VYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R488 VYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R488 VYC have outstanding finance?
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