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P345 MND

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,879 mi
Last recorded135,879 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP345 MND
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 135,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2009 135,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 113,351 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 113,321 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 132,509 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 132,509 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 130,885 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 130,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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P345 MND is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P345 MND, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P345 MND registered?

P345 MND is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P345 MND safe to buy?

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