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P510 RAR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,253 mi
Last recorded36,253 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP510 RAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 36,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 35,153 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 34,919 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 34,567 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,083 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2019 34,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 33,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 32,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 31,872 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 30,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 29,528 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2013 28,000 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 26,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 25,767 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2011 25,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2010 24,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,366 miles

both number plates poor

rear pads worn

Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both number plates poor

rear pads worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 21,444 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 21,442 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,609 miles

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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P510 RAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P510 RAR, 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 P510 RAR registered?

P510 RAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P510 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P510 RAR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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