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P172 GGM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,386 mi
Last recorded125,386 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2005
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GGM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2005 125,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 125,386 miles

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

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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P172 GGM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P172 GGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 GGM registered?

P172 GGM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P172 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 GGM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P172 GGM have outstanding finance?

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