MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre low pressure and inner wall cracking around tread line
rear chassis nearside and offside has small holes by rear sub frame mounting's
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre low pressure and inner wall cracking around tread line
rear chassis nearside and offside has small holes by rear sub frame mounting's
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
offside rear outer driveshaft gaitor split
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R778 LFM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R778 LFM, 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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R778 LFM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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