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P210 YFW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,992 mi
Last recorded181,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 YFW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2006 181,992 miles

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

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Fail 19 Jul 2006 181,992 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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P210 YFW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,498cc diesel 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 P210 YFW, 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 P210 YFW registered?

P210 YFW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P210 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P210 YFW 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.

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