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P556 OVW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,959 mi
Last recorded157,959 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 OVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 157,959 miles

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 157,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Discs Are Corroded And Pitted

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 157,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust catalyst heat shield corroded

Exhaust front pipe mount bracket fractured

Front no. plate cracked

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside washer jet weak

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 150,833 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link lower joint gater split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 150,833 miles

Offside front suspension anti-roll-bar outer link lower joint gater split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 144,825 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres starting to pwerish

Exhaust centre silencer baffles rattle

Exhaust front pipe bracket rusty and fractured

Front number plate sepatating

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 137,649 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,768 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 123,435 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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P556 OVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P556 OVW, 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 P556 OVW registered?

P556 OVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P556 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 OVW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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