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P289 OPO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,246 mi
Last recorded111,246 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 OPO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 111,246 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 111,237 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 110,245 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 109,703 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 109,703 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 104,832 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 104,832 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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P289 OPO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc 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 P289 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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What year was P289 OPO registered?

P289 OPO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P289 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 OPO 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.

Does P289 OPO have outstanding finance?

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