MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,787 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
headlamp lens cracked
rear chassis corroded
Corrosion to brake pipes. Cracks to o/s/f brake flexi. Rear brake pads low. Corrosion to sills.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
O/s/r brake binding.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Travel in handbrake. Corrosion to brake pipes. Corrosion to floor,chassis and inner and outer sills. Play in rack and slight play in n/s ball joint.
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Corrosion to floor,chassis and inner sills. Fuel tank damp. Corrosion to brake pipes.
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
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R957 BNM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R957 BNM, 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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R957 BNM is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 March 1998.
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