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P868 MNA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,187 mi
Last recorded134,187 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 MNA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 134,187 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 134,183 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 132,665 miles

Both rear shocks weak.

Corrosion in both outer sills, Floors, and chassis.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it.

Nearside rear brake binding.

Offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,665 miles

Both rear shocks weak.

Corrosion in both outer sills, Floors, and chassis.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit and has a nail in it.

Nearside rear brake binding.

Offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight play in offside steering rack.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 128,062 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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P868 MNA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P868 MNA, 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 P868 MNA registered?

P868 MNA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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