MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,815 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion towards rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both steering inner joints ()
exhaust central flexi pipe deteriorated
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front steering inner joints ()
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached just above exhaust silencer (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Brake fluid contaminated more than 4% water in system (1.8 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both front steering inner joints ()
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached just above exhaust silencer (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R78 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R78 EVX, 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 R78 EVX registered?
R78 EVX is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 January 1998.
Is R78 EVX safe to buy?
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