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P811 RBF

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

297,487 mi
Last recorded297,487 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP811 RBF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 297,487 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 297,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 297,435 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 296,092 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 205,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 295,498 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 287,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 279,143 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 268,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 256,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 242,291 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 242,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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P811 RBF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P811 RBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P811 RBF registered?

P811 RBF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P811 RBF safe to buy?

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