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S697 KTP

1998 Mz Skorpion

White Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,302 mi
Last recorded39,302 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mz Skorpion26,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 KTP
MakeMz
ModelSkorpion
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,302 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,241 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 29,220 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,632 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 26,561 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 24,213 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,560 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 19,171 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 19,171 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Feb 2007 19,087 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 19,075 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 18 Jan 2006 17,298 miles

How Reliable is the Mz Skorpion?

Based on 1,952 MOT tests across 232 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
754
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 19
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 17
Headlamp aim too low 14
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S697 KTP is a 1998 Mz Skorpion in White with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,258 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 Mz Skorpion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S697 KTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mz Skorpion typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S697 KTP registered?

S697 KTP is a 1998 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 20 October 1998.

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