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P982 PHR

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,991 mi
Last recorded112,991 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 PHR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 112,991 miles

Bot outer sills corroding in patches.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 103,501 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 89,329 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 89,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2005 86,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P982 PHR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P982 PHR, 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 P982 PHR registered?

P982 PHR is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P982 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P982 PHR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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