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P422 OTU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,402 mi
Last recorded133,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 OTU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 133,402 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 128,637 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 122,344 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 20 May 2010 122,344 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges of tread

Pass 29 May 2009 116,659 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre worn to 2-3mm

o/s rear outer lower door sill corroded and weak

Fail 26 May 2009 116,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge of tread

o/s front tyre worn to 2-3mm

o/s rear outer lower door sill corroded and weak

Pass 28 May 2008 110,347 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 110,273 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 101,759 miles

underside and outer sills to floor corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 24 May 2007 101,759 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

underside and outer sills to floor corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 May 2006 94,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 94,777 miles

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

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

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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P422 OTU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P422 OTU, 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 P422 OTU registered?

P422 OTU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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