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P327 YPG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,633 mi
Last recorded108,633 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 YPG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,815 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,938 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and worn on edges

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2013 103,931 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre close to wear bars and worn on edges

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,866 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 101,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,743 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,424 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 96,424 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 93,321 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 93,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 90,726 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 87,438 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 82,906 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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P327 YPG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P327 YPG, 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 YPG registered?

P327 YPG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P327 YPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 YPG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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