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P29 SWX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,933 mi
Last recorded129,933 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 SWX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 129,933 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 77,596 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 77,574 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,712 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 113,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,277 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,819 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,817 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

body has slight corrosion to sills

Fail 9 Mar 2007 82,973 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,553 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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P29 SWX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P29 SWX, 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 P29 SWX registered?

P29 SWX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P29 SWX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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