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P26 OVR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,241 mi
Last recorded65,241 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 OVR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,241 miles

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

both bumper have damage

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,911 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 61,911 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 57,980 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 57,977 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 51,450 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 37,208 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside centre sill corroding

nearside chassi corroding

offside inner sill corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2006 34,514 miles

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

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

chassis rail offside rear corroded,on outer skin.

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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P26 OVR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P26 OVR, 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 P26 OVR registered?

P26 OVR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P26 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 OVR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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