MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside outer drive shaft boot split
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside outer drive shaft boot split
both outer sills corrodded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both outer sills corrodded
front tyres worn
park brake 16%
parts under vehicle corroding exhaust / springs / pipes ect.
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
BAD COOLANT LEAK
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front tyres worn
parts under vehicle corroding exhaust / springs / pipes ect.
o/s headlight output deteriorating
park brake 17% efficiency
sills deteriorating
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s headlight output deteriorating
sills deteriorating
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r driveshaft outer boot split
front brakes worn
front wishbone bushes "soft"
sills / chassis corroding
Outer sills have several corroded area's.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Outer sills have several corroded area's.
Rear number plate is in poor condition.
Exhaust emissions idle CO is very slow to settle and close to max limit.
Outer sills have several corroded area's and will likely need welding repairs for next year.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
co at idle slow to come within limits
fronts and o/s/r tyres near limit
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres getting near limit
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres getting near limit
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R508 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R508 NMJ, 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 R508 NMJ registered?
R508 NMJ is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R508 NMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R508 NMJ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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