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P751 OVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,130 mi
Last recorded107,130 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 OVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2021 107,130 miles

Emissions not tested mis-fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,107 miles

minor corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 106,596 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 104,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 103,222 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,987 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,656 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,662 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,366 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,307 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 70,269 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 65,060 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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P751 OVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P751 OVX, 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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How do I check the history of P751 OVX?

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What year was P751 OVX registered?

P751 OVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P751 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 OVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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