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K9 TBB

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,857 mi
Last recorded84,857 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 TBB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2009 84,857 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 82,103 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 82,103 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

alternator belt cracked

both front + rear tyres between 5-6mm left + slightly bold on inner and outer edges

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak gearbox area?

Pass 18 Jan 2007 77,845 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,845 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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K9 TBB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 K9 TBB, 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 K9 TBB registered?

K9 TBB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is K9 TBB safe to buy?

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