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P712 OCL

1996 Mz Skorpion

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,798 mi
Last recorded28,798 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Mz Skorpion28,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 OCL
MakeMz
ModelSkorpion
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 28,798 miles

Main beam warning light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Slight contact,master cylinder and fairing bracket

Pass 26 Jul 2012 26,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

O/S mirror glass cracked

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Fail 26 Jul 2012 26,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

O/S mirror glass cracked

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear suspension movement slightly stiff

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,816 miles

Left fork seal slight leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 23,810 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,453 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 18,395 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 18,160 miles

Front Brake disc(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1g)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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P712 OCL is a 1996 Mz Skorpion in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Mz Skorpion models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 28,381 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 P712 OCL, 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 30 years old, this Mz Skorpion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P712 OCL registered?

P712 OCL is a 1996 Mz Skorpion, first registered on 15 August 1996.

Is P712 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P712 OCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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