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P207 DCJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,572 mi
Last recorded170,572 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 170,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 164,817 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 164,817 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 159,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside rear chassis rail corrcded but not seriously weakend yet

offside rear inner drive shaft boot insecure

rear differential oil leak

tyres wearing uneven advise tracking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 159,346 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

offside rear chassis rail corrcded but not seriously weakend yet

offside rear inner drive shaft boot insecure

rear differential oil leak

tyres wearing uneven advise tracking

Pass 11 Aug 2008 152,877 miles

oil leak from front dif oil seal

Fail 11 Aug 2008 152,877 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oil leak from front dif oil seal

Pass 22 Aug 2007 148,465 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 142,351 miles

advise. corrosion started in o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches

advise. n/s rear shock absorber leaking badly

Fail 11 Aug 2006 142,351 miles

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

advise. corrosion started in o/s and n/s rear wheel arches

advise. n/s rear shock absorber leaking badly

advise. o/s and n/s front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 17 Aug 2005 136,812 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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P207 DCJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P207 DCJ, 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.

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What year was P207 DCJ registered?

P207 DCJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P207 DCJ safe to buy?

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