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P991 MHK

1996 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,070 mi
Last recorded83,070 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 MHK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,070 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 83,036 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 76,261 miles

offside front tyre worn to limit...225/50R16

rear brake pads worn to limit.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,975 miles

Offside front suspension lower arm rear bush perishing and has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 64,108 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 59,115 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,115 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 46,681 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 46,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,039 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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P991 MHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P991 MHK, 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 P991 MHK registered?

P991 MHK is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P991 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P991 MHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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