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H11 NMC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,165 mi
Last recorded103,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 NMC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,165 miles

Both sills are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light lense is damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 103,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both sills are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear light lense is damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,165 miles

All four tyres are perished

Exhaust system has corrosion

N/S number plate lense loose but unlikely to seperate

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,547 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,370 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 81,085 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,662 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 76,216 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 76,164 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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H11 NMC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H11 NMC, 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.

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H11 NMC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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