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P232 SBM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,123 mi
Last recorded216,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 SBM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 216,123 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both sides rack ends

Fail 9 Jan 2009 216,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in both sides rack ends

Pass 16 Jan 2008 204,050 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

near side front shocker protecter split and lose

Fail 10 Jan 2008 203,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

near side front shocker protecter split and lose

Pass 19 Jan 2007 192,933 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 180,140 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 180,098 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P232 SBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P232 SBM, 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 P232 SBM registered?

P232 SBM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P232 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 SBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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