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P361 XBV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP361 XBV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2018 69,824 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 69,125 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 68,646 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 67,485 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,886 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s door sills rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,974 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 61,808 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,952 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,018 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 50,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,460 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 44,746 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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P361 XBV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P361 XBV, 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

How do I check the history of P361 XBV?

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What year was P361 XBV registered?

P361 XBV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P361 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P361 XBV shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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