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P516 WAD

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,100 mi
Last recorded92,100 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 WAD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,100 miles

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

play in both sides steering rack ends

Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,100 miles

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

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

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

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

play in both sides steering rack ends

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,649 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,792 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 81,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake hoses cracking

offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,671 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 77,665 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING AND IN POOR CONDITION

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT HEAD LIGHT HOLED

oil leak

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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P516 WAD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P516 WAD, 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 P516 WAD registered?

P516 WAD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P516 WAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 WAD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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