MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe
nearside and offside outer sills corroded on the surface
nearside and offside rear tyres scrubbed on inner edges
slight blockage to nearside rear screen washer
slight discolouration to front indicators
slight play to nearside front seat frame
slight play to nearside rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R749 NSN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 R749 NSN, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R749 NSN registered?
R749 NSN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R749 NSN safe to buy?
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