MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise both front inner anti roll bar bushes have movement
both n/s/r and o/s/r tyres treads worn low in centres of treads
pas resivior and hoses damp
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ALL BRAKE DISCS AGED
ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AGED
EXHAUST IS SHOWING AGE
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE
BOTH WIPERS NOT CLEARING WELL
BRAKE DISCS ARE AGED
EXHAUST SHOWING AGE SLIGHT BLOW AT FRONT
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
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R79 COT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R79 COT, 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 R79 COT registered?
R79 COT is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R79 COT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R79 COT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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