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R598 RDV

1997 Mz Skorpion

Yellow Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,211 mi
Last recorded14,211 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mz Skorpion23,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR598 RDV
MakeMz
ModelSkorpion
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 14,211 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,578 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2008 13,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,278 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2006 12,341 miles

How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?

Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Headlamp aim too low 14
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R598 RDV is a 1997 Mz Skorpion in Yellow with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 23,327 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 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 R598 RDV, 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 29 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R598 RDV registered?

R598 RDV is a 1997 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R598 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R598 RDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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