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P676 FBL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,721 mi
Last recorded191,721 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 FBL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 191,721 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 6 Sep 2007 191,577 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear shock absorber loer bushes starting to separate

Pass 25 Sep 2006 185,979 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

nearside rear & offside rear meatal brake pipes adjacent to hubs slight surface corrosion

offside rear flexi brake pipe ferrule slight corrosion

slight free movement in nearside end off steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2006 185,979 miles

near side front tyre slight wear outside edge

offside rear flexible brake pipe ferrule slight/moderate surface corrosion

rear near side and offside metal brake pipes adjacent to rear hubs slight surface corrosion

salight free movement near side steering rack end joint

Fail 18 Sep 2006 185,979 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

near side front tyre slight wear outside edge

offside rear flexible brake pipe ferrule slight/moderate surface corrosion

rear near side and offside metal brake pipes adjacent to rear hubs slight surface corrosion

slight free movement near side steering rack end joint

Pass 21 Sep 2005 180,875 miles

near side and off side steering rack gaitors are badly twisted

near side rear wheel bearing play on limit

off side front indicator bulb faded slightly

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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P676 FBL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P676 FBL, 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 P676 FBL registered?

P676 FBL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P676 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P676 FBL shows 6 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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