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B9 TFL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 TFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2008 130,142 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 123,003 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 112,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?

Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
4,356
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
19,759
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,112
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,799
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 6,622
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,115
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B9 TFL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 106,063 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 B9 TFL, 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 29 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 TFL registered?

B9 TFL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is B9 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 TFL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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