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P337 PVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 PVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 144,481 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 144,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 138,851 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 138,151 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 138,151 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,104 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2012 138,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s/f steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2011 135,807 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 124,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake slight bind advise attention

offside front floor corroding ok at test but would advise attention

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,598 miles

nearside rear brake slight bind advise attention

offside front floor corroding ok at test but would advise attention

Pass 10 Jul 2009 113,810 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 101,522 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 90,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,959 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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P337 PVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,300cc 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 P337 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P337 PVX registered?

P337 PVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P337 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P337 PVX 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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