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P977 KHJ

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,270 mi
Last recorded190,270 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 KHJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2006 190,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2005 176,852 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 176,596 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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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P977 KHJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,364 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 P977 KHJ, 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 30 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 P977 KHJ registered?

P977 KHJ is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P977 KHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P977 KHJ shows 3 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.

Does P977 KHJ have outstanding finance?

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