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P34 JEO

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,850 mi
Last recorded112,850 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 JEO
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,850 miles

Both front brake hoses perished.

Coolant leak

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Heavy corrosion to both rear inner chassis rails

Nearside front steering rack boot slightly twisted

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2010 112,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

body has corrosion

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 103,319 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 97,942 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 95,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P34 JEO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P34 JEO, 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 P34 JEO registered?

P34 JEO is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P34 JEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 JEO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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