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P28 NHK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 NHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 163,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

general surface rust

Fail 17 Jun 2011 162,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Corrosion rear cross valance close to limits

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

General surface corrosion

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

O/S/F tyre wear edges .

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

Rear wheels binding n/s and o/s/r close to limits

Pass 19 Jun 2010 161,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 156,592 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 154,591 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 150,575 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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P28 NHK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P28 NHK, 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 P28 NHK registered?

P28 NHK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P28 NHK safe to buy?

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