MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear Drive shaft bolts loose
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R827 NMR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Silver 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 R827 NMR, 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 R827 NMR registered?
R827 NMR is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R827 NMR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R827 NMR shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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