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P327 GAJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,165 mi
Last recorded124,165 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 GAJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 124,165 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 121,938 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 121,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust system corroded,offside front flexible brake hose perished,both rear tyres wearing on edges/nail in offside rear tread,both front tyres wearing on edges,slight play in nearside steering arm.

oil leak diff area,engine undertray fitted,coolant stains on engine block,oil leaks,both outer sills corroded,rear metal brake pipes corroded,

Pass 9 May 2007 111,241 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 110,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 105,432 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 105,432 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front brake hoses perrished

both front wish bones rear bush perrished

both inner and outer sills corroded

both outer steering rack gaitors perrished

chassis heavily corroded at rear

exhaust corroded

heavy oil leak from rear diff

movement in steering rack

oil around power steerin g reservour

rear brake pads wearing very low < advise replacement >

tested when wet

under tray fitted

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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P327 GAJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P327 GAJ, 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 P327 GAJ registered?

P327 GAJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P327 GAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 GAJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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