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P185 PVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 PVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 122,645 miles

interior mirror water marks

rear number plate

Fail 25 Apr 2008 122,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

interior mirror water marks

rear number plate

Pass 5 Apr 2007 121,117 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 121,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag waring on , glove box missing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 108,287 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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P185 PVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P185 PVX, 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 P185 PVX registered?

P185 PVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P185 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 PVX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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