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P320 FPK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,765 mi
Last recorded131,765 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 FPK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 131,765 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 131,765 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 125,353 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front bumper cracked and damaged on the o/s

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged.195/65/15

Fail 22 Jan 2009 125,353 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

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

Front bumper cracked and damaged on the o/s

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged.195/65/15

Pass 5 Feb 2008 124,090 miles

Damage o/s front bumper

N/s rear tyre at 2mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 124,090 miles

Damage o/s front bumper

N/s rear tyre at 2mm

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 116,993 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 116,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Air bag flashing

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 111,202 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

previous advise notes 08/12/2005 apply

Fail 8 Dec 2005 111,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

CORROSION AT SILLS OFFSIDE DIP HEADLAMP PATTERN FLAT INTERIOR MIRROR INSECURE LAMDA SENSOR WIRING INSECURE SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F LOWER SWIVEL

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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P320 FPK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P320 FPK, 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 P320 FPK registered?

P320 FPK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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