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P39 OEV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,067 mi
Last recorded25,067 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP39 OEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2022 25,067 miles

Emissions not tested ran out of fuel (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All brake pipes covered with thick under-seal

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs have surface corrosion

under body urfce corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 25,056 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 25,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs badly corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs badly corroded

bonnet 2nd catch broken

front number plate cracked

front tyres cracking on sidewall

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 27 Mar 2014 25,007 miles

bonnet 2nd catch broken

front number plate cracked

front tyres cracking on sidewall

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs badly corroded

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs badly corroded

heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle

nearside rear lamp cracked

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,403 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,324 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 22,710 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 21,185 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,684 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 19,674 miles

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

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

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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P39 OEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P39 OEV, 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 P39 OEV registered?

P39 OEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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