MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,634 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
o/s/f drop link top joimt split boot
o/s/f drop link top joimt split boot
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside sill corroded
offside headlamp damaged
offside sill corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside front brake slightly binding
nearside sill corroded
offside headlamp damaged
offside sill corroded
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
n/s/f/ tyre wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R578 BLK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R578 BLK, 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 R578 BLK registered?
R578 BLK is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is R578 BLK safe to buy?
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