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P221 NAR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,947 mi
Last recorded99,947 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 NAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 99,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2012 96,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 91,576 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,410 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 86,731 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 82,758 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,619 miles

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2008 77,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 73,374 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,163 miles

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

all tyres wearing inside edge & close to 1.6mm

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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P221 NAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P221 NAR, 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 P221 NAR registered?

P221 NAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P221 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 NAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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