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P767 MVW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP767 MVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,350 miles

Oil leak ()

front flexy exhaust slightly worn

rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2017 57,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

front flexy exhaust slightly worn

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 51,919 miles

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,628 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on body sills

Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,628 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

rear tyres starting to perish

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,482 miles

slight corrosion on body sills

Fail 30 May 2014 41,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on body sills

Pass 5 Nov 2013 38,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,280 miles

corrosion to sills

drivers door handle damaged

tyres look under inflated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to offside

nearside front tyre perrished

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,391 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded.

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

Offside mirror is damaged. Offside dooors damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2011 35,354 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside and Offside sills are corroded.

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

Offside mirror is damaged. Offside dooors damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,741 miles

Nearside and Offside sills corroded.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2010 33,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and Offside sills corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2009 31,794 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 30,290 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,005 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,651 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,906 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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P767 MVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P767 MVW, 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 P767 MVW registered?

P767 MVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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