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P301 MNB

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,164 mi
Last recorded94,164 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 MNB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,164 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 83,047 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 73,681 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2005 69,121 miles

different profile tyres fitted front to rear

oil leak on differential case

wipers smearing

Fail 9 Jun 2005 69,121 miles

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

different profile tyres fitted front to rear

oil leak on differential case

wipers smearing

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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P301 MNB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc 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 P301 MNB, 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 P301 MNB registered?

P301 MNB is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P301 MNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P301 MNB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P301 MNB have outstanding finance?

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