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P112 VGT

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,656 mi
Last recorded91,656 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 VGT
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 91,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 91,619 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,278 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 90,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 90,098 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 90,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,482 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,048 miles

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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P112 VGT is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P112 VGT, 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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What year was P112 VGT registered?

P112 VGT is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P112 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P112 VGT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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