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P108 SBJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,117 mi
Last recorded97,117 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 SBJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,117 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,117 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,965 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 95,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 95,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,475 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 94,475 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,072 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 91,510 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,159 miles

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

nearside and offside rear chassiss near suspension spring top mounts rusty

nearside outer sill rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2010 88,461 miles

n/side sill starting to rust

Fail 7 Apr 2010 88,461 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/side sill starting to rust

Pass 14 Apr 2009 86,804 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,949 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 82,029 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 81,887 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in lower steering column

Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,639 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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P108 SBJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P108 SBJ, 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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P108 SBJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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