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P314 XYG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,319 mi
Last recorded133,319 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 XYG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 133,319 miles

front discs (inner faces) in poor condition - not affecting brake performance

o/s rear tyre outer edges worn thin

rear pads may be incorrect ?

some corrosion o/s + n/s outer sills

some corrosion o/s + n/s rear brake pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2008 133,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front discs (inner faces) in poor condition - not affecting brake performance

o/s rear tyre outer edges worn thin

rear pads may be incorrect ?

some corrosion o/s + n/s outer sills

some corrosion o/s + n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Mar 2007 128,395 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 128,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 123,560 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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P314 XYG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P314 XYG, 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 P314 XYG registered?

P314 XYG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P314 XYG safe to buy?

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