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P362 UEH

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,907 mi
Last recorded165,907 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP362 UEH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2007 165,907 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 165,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust and clamps corroded

oil leaks on engine

rear brake pipes corroded

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2006 159,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2006 159,912 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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P362 UEH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 1,998cc 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 P362 UEH, 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 P362 UEH registered?

P362 UEH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P362 UEH safe to buy?

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