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P36 RAV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 RAV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,772 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2010 76,817 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusted

underside corrsion

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,794 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 69,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,771 miles

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front tyre sizes different from rear .

handbrake close to full travel o/s/r.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r chassis legs corroding around subframe mounting.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose starting to deteriorate.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pump.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 64,771 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front tyre sizes different from rear .

handbrake close to full travel o/s/r.

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.

o/s+n/s/r chassis legs corroding around subframe mounting.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

o/s/f flexible brake hose starting to deteriorate.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses/pump.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 57,702 miles

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

exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate.

front inner brake discs pitted/corroded.

o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

play in o/s+n/s/f rear wishbone bushes.

rear chassis legs corroding.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,110 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 48,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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)

centre/rear exhausts corroding/deteriorating

o/s+n/s steering rack starting to weep.

o/s+n/s/r metal brake pipes corroding.

power steering fluid getting close to min levelm

rear exhaust minor leak.

rear suspension/chassis legs corroding.

slight fluid weep around power steering hoses.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 36,238 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 36,238 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

o/s+n/s/r brakes starting to bind.

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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P36 RAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P36 RAV, 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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P36 RAV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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