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P745 RNK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 RNK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 120,159 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 118,578 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,859 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Nov 2008 107,803 miles

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

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

nearside and offside over sills corroded but not affectingthe vehicles strength

Pass 29 Sep 2007 101,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 92,236 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 92,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 86,338 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 86,338 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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P745 RNK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P745 RNK, 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 P745 RNK registered?

P745 RNK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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