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P76 UHU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 UHU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,655 miles

Nearside n/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not holed

Pass 29 Apr 2015 108,903 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 108,903 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 106,257 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 106,257 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,238 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 103,238 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,501 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 100,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 97,106 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,106 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,795 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 91,293 miles

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 88,230 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

power steering leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 85,090 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 81,851 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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P76 UHU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P76 UHU, 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 P76 UHU registered?

P76 UHU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P76 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P76 UHU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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