MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Ford Scorpio?
Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
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P522 RAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red 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 P522 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 P522 RAR registered?
P522 RAR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 June 1997.
Is P522 RAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P522 RAR 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.
Does P522 RAR have outstanding finance?
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