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P119 PHJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,015 mi
Last recorded110,015 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 PHJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 110,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,944 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 106,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 102,243 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 102,243 miles

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 97,596 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,603 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 88,212 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 81,305 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 81,305 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 74,931 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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P119 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P119 PHJ, 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 P119 PHJ registered?

P119 PHJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P119 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P119 PHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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