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P34 YYJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 YYJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 May 2007 62,008 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 62,008 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2006 55,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F indicator loose

O/S/R number plate bulb holder incorrectly fitted

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight run out on O/S/F brake disc

Fail 18 May 2006 55,298 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F indicator loose

O/S/R number plate bulb holder incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Slight run out on O/S/F brake disc

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 YYJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

P34 YYJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P34 YYJ safe to buy?

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Does P34 YYJ have outstanding finance?

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