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P43 NKK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 NKK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2012 84,601 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,601 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 83,993 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 83,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front flexi brake hose perished

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,711 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 75,547 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,547 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 74,940 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2006 73,682 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 73,682 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P43 NKK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P43 NKK, 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 P43 NKK registered?

P43 NKK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P43 NKK safe to buy?

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