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P877 OLF

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 OLF
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,692 miles

exhaust system deteriorating and slight leak

front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes have slight play

parking brake warning light not working

slight play in n/s front lower suspension ball joint

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 96,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system getting rusty + slight leak

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

slight play in n/s front lower swivel

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2013 94,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust getting rusty

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2013 94,022 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust getting rusty

slight damage to windscreen

slight play in front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 90,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight play

damage to windscreen

suspension springs getting rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2012 90,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

STRONGLY ADVISE n/s rear chassis rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower suspension arm inner bushes have slight play

both outer sills getting rusty

damage to windscreen

suspension springs getting rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 83,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower edges of both sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower edges of both sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 83,457 miles

Corrosion along both sills

Exhaust hangers slightly perished

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 83,457 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Corrosion along both sills

Exhaust hangers slightly perished

Exhaust system rusty

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm & cut in tread (225/50/16)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 79,334 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2008 74,641 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,641 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,658 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 64,144 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 64,144 miles

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

Nearside front brake hose perrished.

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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P877 OLF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P877 OLF, 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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P877 OLF is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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