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P740 MNO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,327 mi
Last recorded128,327 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 MNO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,327 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 8 Oct 2009 103,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 103,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 94,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,259 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 81,842 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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P740 MNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P740 MNO, 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 P740 MNO registered?

P740 MNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P740 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P740 MNO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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