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P676 SHP

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,594 mi
Last recorded111,594 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 SHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,594 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on rear arches

nearside rear cv boot split

Pass 6 Oct 2010 101,934 miles

o/s/f tyre low outer edge

under body rust

wear front disc

wear rear disc

Pass 12 Aug 2009 95,902 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,902 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 95,856 miles

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

Advanced surface corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

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

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

Slight play in offside tiebar knuckle

Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,878 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Mar 2008

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres bald on inner edges

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 73,047 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Slight bind to nearside rear wheel

Surface corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 10 Mar 2006 60,691 miles

Front fog lamp smashed

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 SHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,295cc 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 P676 SHP, 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 SHP registered?

P676 SHP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P676 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P676 SHP 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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