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P324 MVW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,548 mi
Last recorded47,548 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP324 MVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 47,548 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,829 miles

outer sill starting to rust

Fail 23 Jan 2012 41,828 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

outer sill starting to rust

Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,119 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 32,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 26,375 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,202 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,465 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 10,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 10,495 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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 MVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

P324 MVW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P324 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P324 MVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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