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P191 TWR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,479 mi
Last recorded155,479 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 TWR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 155,479 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 155,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion all over vehicle.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 152,995 miles

General corrosion all over vehicle, not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 152,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

General corrosion all over vehicle, not excessive.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 149,710 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

exhaust flexi in poor condition.

ignition barrel broken.

various underbody corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

Fail 28 May 2010 149,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 146,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside of car and both sills slightly corroded but not excessive at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2007 141,855 miles

offside front tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Dec 2007 141,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre perished

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Sep 2006 136,856 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 136,823 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P191 TWR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P191 TWR, 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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P191 TWR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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