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P148 MOF

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,137 mi
Last recorded15,137 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 MOF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 106,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Aug 2007 94,768 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 88,609 miles

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

bearing noise on rear (poss axle)

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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P148 MOF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P148 MOF, 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 P148 MOF registered?

P148 MOF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P148 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 MOF shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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