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P270 JOL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,601 mi
Last recorded87,601 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP270 JOL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 87,601 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 87,601 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,536 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 85,839 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 85,082 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 82,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 80,779 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 78,735 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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P270 JOL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P270 JOL, 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 P270 JOL registered?

P270 JOL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P270 JOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P270 JOL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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