MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust center section clamp deteriorated,but still suporting exhaust system
horn volume low,but meeting test criteria
nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria
offside handbrake efficiency low
rear axle slight leak
underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion damage
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhaust center section clamp deteriorated,but still suporting exhaust system
horn volume low,but meeting test criteria
nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria
offside handbrake efficiency low
offside rear and both front tyres worn on edges;only just meeting test criteria.Replacement advised
rear axle slight leak
underside of vehicle and components showing corrosion damage
Oil leak
nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria
oil leak at rear
underside of vehicle,and pipes,showing corrosion damage
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside sill showing corrosion weakness,but meeting test criteria
oil leak at rear
underside of vehicle,and pipes,showing corrosion damage
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
underside of vehicle showing corrosion damage.Anti-corrosion treatment advised
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R769 MBF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R769 MBF, 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 R769 MBF registered?
R769 MBF is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 15 July 1998.
Is R769 MBF safe to buy?
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