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P174 UPP

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,317 mi
Last recorded99,317 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 UPP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2005 99,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front bumper damaged/split

front tyres scrubbed on outer edge, nearside very close to limit

horn tone poor

nearside washer jets partially blocked †

offside rear lamp lens cracked

water ingress to offside front indicator lamp

wear in both steering rack joints

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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P174 UPP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P174 UPP, 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 P174 UPP registered?

P174 UPP is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P174 UPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 UPP shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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