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P226 TFL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,602 mi
Last recorded162,602 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 TFL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 162,602 miles

h/brake effort low 16%

slight play nearside @ offside front lower ball joints

Fail 24 May 2012 162,596 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

slight play nearside @ offside front lower ball joints

Pass 25 May 2011 159,948 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 6 May 2010 158,588 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 155,389 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 155,389 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 148,663 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 142,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 142,447 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear bumper damaged

Rear brake balance just within limits

Pass 29 Apr 2006 131,107 miles

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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P226 TFL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P226 TFL, 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 P226 TFL registered?

P226 TFL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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