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P286 OPO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,008 mi
Last recorded133,008 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 OPO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2009 133,008 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 123,136 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2005 108,518 miles

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

O/S/R tyre low

Pass 16 Nov 2005 108,518 miles

O/S/R tyre low

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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P286 OPO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P286 OPO, 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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P286 OPO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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