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P608 UBH

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,379 mi
Last recorded101,379 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP608 UBH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 101,379 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all underside components corroded

both front lower/outer sills corroded

both front washer jets partially blocked

centre exhaust box has slight blow

front and rear tyres differing sizes

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

Fail 16 Jan 2015 101,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

all underside components corroded

both front lower/outer sills corroded

both front washer jets partially blocked

centre exhaust box has slight blow

front and rear tyres differing sizes

front brake discs slightly worn

rear tyres have inner shoulder wear

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,697 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both front windscreen washer jets partialy blocked

Both lower/outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres have minor inner and outer edge wear

Off side front tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Rear brake pads apear half worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside/underside componants genraly rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2013 94,457 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Both outer sills, all underside componants and rear brake lines corroded

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 94,443 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

All brake discs slightly worn

Both outer sills, all underside componants and rear brake lines corroded

Front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,334 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

both lower/outer sills corroded, off side centre near excess

irratic engine idle

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front wiper blades split

both lower/outer sills corroded, off side centre near excess

irratic engine idle

off side front tyre has inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 17 Jan 2011 87,334 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn, front pads half worn

Both front anti roll bar links lower boots split

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Both outer sills corroded

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 87,334 miles

Both front and rear brake discs slightly worn, front pads half worn

Both front anti roll bar links lower boots split

Both front tyres have inner and outer edge wear

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 83,954 miles

All front anti roll bar link boots split

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Exhaust flexy section support bracket corroded

Hand brake lever travel a little high

Near side wing mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Power steering bottle and pipes misting with oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 83,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All front anti roll bar link boots split

All metal brake pipes corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Exhaust flexy section support bracket corroded

Hand brake lever travel a little high

Near side wing mirror slightly loose

Oil leak

Power steering bottle and pipes misting with oil

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 81,082 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 81,082 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,169 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,373 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P608 UBH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P608 UBH, 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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P608 UBH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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