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P978 HVX

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,846 mi
Last recorded152,846 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP978 HVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 152,846 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear c.v gaiter split

nearside rear tyre pos been run soft

Fail 21 Nov 2009 152,642 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre pos been run soft

Pass 16 Oct 2008 143,633 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 140,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 136,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 136,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 133,291 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills

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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P978 HVX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P978 HVX, 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.

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What year was P978 HVX registered?

P978 HVX is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P978 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P978 HVX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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