MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,892 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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???
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
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
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
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
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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