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P159 SBH

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,892 mi
Last recorded88,892 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 SBH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 88,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

underside and outer sills corroding in various places

various brake pipes starting to corrode

front screen has a crack on n/s but not in swept area yet???

Pass 26 May 2010 82,434 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underside corroding in various places inc sills and floor areas etc

Fail 21 May 2010 82,276 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

underside corroding in various places inc sills and floor areas etc

Pass 20 May 2009 75,172 miles

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

rear wheel arches corroding

underside corroding in various places inc sills etc

varius brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2008 67,530 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small chip in screen

underside corroding in various places

various brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,862 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 56,854 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,115 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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P159 SBH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P159 SBH, 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 P159 SBH registered?

P159 SBH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P159 SBH safe to buy?

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