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P863 MNO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 MNO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 94,118 miles

n/s/f wheel has been rubbing brake pipe ok at the moment

slight p/s leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 94,118 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f wheel has been rubbing brake pipe ok at the moment

rear discs scored

slight p/s leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 86,410 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front tyre worn on both edges but not to excess

near side rear tyre has three nails in it and worn on inner edge but not to excess

off side front tyre worn on inner edge but not to excess

Pass 21 Jan 2009 80,047 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 73,355 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 70,349 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 17,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P863 MNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P863 MNO, 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 P863 MNO registered?

P863 MNO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P863 MNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P863 MNO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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