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P234 RWC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 RWC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,049 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 99,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 99,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 85,747 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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P234 RWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P234 RWC, 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 P234 RWC registered?

P234 RWC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P234 RWC safe to buy?

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