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P335 PVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,651 mi
Last recorded63,651 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP335 PVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sills corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2017 55,513 miles

Front Oil leak lower engine area ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking and feathering on the outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main brake pipes corroded in various places both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sills corroded both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,919 miles

both outer sills corroded

oil leak

osr and nsr coil springs corroded

osr and nsr tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2015

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes and rear brake pipes

corrosion on sump

corrosion patches on parts of chassis andrrear of sills

Pass 23 Jul 2014
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,915 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 51,809 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,217 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 51,217 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

All steel brake pipes greased over.

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes getting weak

both sides outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,903 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 46,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,099 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,559 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low see healthcheck report for tyre's

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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P335 PVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P335 PVX, 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 P335 PVX registered?

P335 PVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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