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P323 FPK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,850 mi
Last recorded154,850 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP323 FPK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 154,850 miles

Rear spring bump stops perishing

Both lower arm inner bushes perishing

Centre exhaust mount to gearbox missing, repaired with tie clip, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Ns door mirror repaired with tape

Nsr outer CV Boot split

Power steering pipes and pump seem damp

Rattle from catalytic converter

Rear centre seat belt buckle casing missing, may require attention

Rear differential noisy when selecting reverse

Rear discs and pads seem worn

Sign of fluid around steering rack, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sticker/repair windscreen zone B

Under engine tray fitted, limited view of suspension and steering

n/s/rear hand brake efficency only just acceptable recomend attention.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 154,848 miles

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

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

Both lower arm inner bushes perishing

Centre exhaust mount to gearbox missing, repaired with tie clip, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Front Brake discs slightly worn

Ns door mirror repaired with tape

Nsr outer CV Boot split

Power steering pipes and pump seem damp

Rattle from catalytic converter

Rear centre seat belt buckle casing missing, may require attention

Rear differential noisy when selecting reverse

Rear discs and pads seem worn

Rear spring bump stops perishing

Sign of fluid around steering rack, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Sticker/repair windscreen zone B

Under engine tray fitted, limited view of suspension and steering

Pass 2 Nov 2006 139,958 miles

see advice sheet no.342475506330,issued 01/11/2006

Fail 1 Nov 2006 139,944 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

air bag light on

catalyst converter rattling/recommend attention

ns and os outer sills corroding

ns door mirror insecure

plastic cover missing from centre seat belt buckle

possible noise from osr wheel bearing

power steering fluid low

windscreen damaged and repaired zone b

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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P323 FPK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P323 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 P323 FPK registered?

P323 FPK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P323 FPK safe to buy?

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