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P324 FPK

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 FPK
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,575 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,590 miles

both front brake flexi hoses cracking up

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,367 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak?

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 90,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 87,033 miles

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

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

oil leaking from gearbox & engine; suggest tracking is reset;

Fail 27 Jan 2009 87,033 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

oil leaking from gearbox & engine; suggest tracking is reset;

Pass 12 Feb 2008 81,726 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 81,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 67,168 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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P324 FPK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P324 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 P324 FPK registered?

P324 FPK is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P324 FPK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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