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P160 MNO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

188,861 mi
Last recorded188,861 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 MNO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 188,861 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 188,662 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 188,453 miles

All tyres poor

Front Slight play in both front drop links

Pass 2 Apr 2019 187,903 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 187,549 miles

Rear Signs of corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 5 Apr 2017 187,086 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 186,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 186,300 miles

Both sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 185,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 185,129 miles

slight in both front steering arms..

Pass 19 Mar 2012 184,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Water leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 183,962 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear c.v boot deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2010 183,479 miles

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

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 183,016 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 183,005 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 180,521 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 173,640 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 166,308 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 166,308 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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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P160 MNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P160 MNO, 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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P160 MNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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