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P329 MOR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,016 mi
Last recorded81,016 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 MOR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 81,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 73,866 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,488 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 68,689 miles

offside front headlight has small stone chip on lens,but not effecting light output or beam pattern

Pass 26 Jan 2007 67,656 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 67,652 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P329 MOR 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 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 P329 MOR, 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 P329 MOR registered?

P329 MOR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P329 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P329 MOR shows 7 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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