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P277 WUS

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,327 mi
Last recorded143,327 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 WUS
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 143,327 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 140,221 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 133,685 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 117,979 miles

both sills corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2009 117,840 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both sills corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,588 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 99,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,598 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 94,592 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear crossmember excessivly holed and corroded.

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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P277 WUS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P277 WUS, 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 P277 WUS registered?

P277 WUS is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P277 WUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 WUS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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