MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH DUE TO OLD AGE
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
FRONT AND REAR TYRES ARE STARTING TO PERISH DUE TO OLD AGE
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slightly bent (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brake caliper retaining c clip loose
How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?
Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R698 ERL is a 1998 Mz Skorpion in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 R698 ERL, 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 R698 ERL registered?
R698 ERL is a 1998 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 22 January 1998.
Is R698 ERL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R698 ERL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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