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P4 AHP

1998 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,870 mi
Last recorded58,870 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Scorpio103,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 AHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,870 miles

damage repair to rear of vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2007 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

corrosion n/s + o/s outer sills

corrosion n/s + o/s rear brake ferrules

corrosion to o/s rear crossmember

heavy corrosion to n/s rear bottom wishbone mounting

Pass 26 Feb 2007 54,910 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

corrosion n/s + o/s outer sills

corrosion n/s + o/s rear brake ferrules

corrosion to o/s rear crossmember

heavy corrosion to n/s rear bottom wishbone mounting

Fail 23 Feb 2006 53,600 miles

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

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill

advise corrosion to o/s rear cross member

Pass 23 Feb 2006 53,600 miles

advise corrosion to n/s outer sill

advise corrosion to o/s rear cross member

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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P4 AHP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 103,188 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 P4 AHP, 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 28 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P4 AHP registered?

P4 AHP is a 1998 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P4 AHP safe to buy?

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