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P295 PEV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,361 mi
Last recorded119,361 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 PEV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 119,361 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 119,344 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 111,579 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,526 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 108,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 105,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 100,899 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 93,795 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 82,462 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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P295 PEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P295 PEV, 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 P295 PEV registered?

P295 PEV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P295 PEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 PEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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