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P660 RNM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,003 mi
Last recorded168,003 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 RNM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 168,003 miles

O/S/R light cluster cracked

Rear number plate begining to fade

Pass 6 Jul 2007 156,380 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 156,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 154,562 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded from flex to flex nearside rear handbrake not working as well as offside rear

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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P660 RNM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P660 RNM, 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 P660 RNM registered?

P660 RNM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P660 RNM safe to buy?

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