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P190 HEW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,985 mi
Last recorded114,985 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 HEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2010 114,985 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 106,705 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 100,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,951 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 89,054 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 85,189 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 85,081 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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P190 HEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P190 HEW, 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 P190 HEW registered?

P190 HEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P190 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P190 HEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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