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P618 REV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 REV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 74,276 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 74,086 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Auxiliary belt shredding

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 60,294 miles

Exhaust system corroded,

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 60,294 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded,

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 60,294 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both sides sill and floor area, (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers not checked, (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too brake flex hose, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and floor area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill and floor,, also jagged edge along wing area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust system corroded, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear, (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipes corroded,

Pass 27 Jul 2018 46,564 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,188 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 31,354 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads

slight corrosion on all chassis and suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2016 31,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads

Offside Rear tyre cracking up on outer treads

slight corrosion on all chassis and suspension components

Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,714 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,281 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Inner sills starting to corrode on both sides

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 30,281 miles

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

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

Front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Inner sills starting to corrode on both sides

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,848 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Dec 2012 27,848 miles

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

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2011 27,343 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 26,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 26,806 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,233 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 25,233 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,245 miles

OSF Tyre cut

Fail 1 Sep 2008 24,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF Tyre cut

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,646 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,317 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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P618 REV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P618 REV, 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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P618 REV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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