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P28 YYJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,388 mi
Last recorded113,388 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YYJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 113,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 105,388 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 96,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 96,654 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 87,741 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 87,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 81,992 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 78,355 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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P28 YYJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P28 YYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P28 YYJ registered?

P28 YYJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P28 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P28 YYJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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