MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,403 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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R987 HEV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R987 HEV, 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 R987 HEV registered?
R987 HEV is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R987 HEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R987 HEV shows 3 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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