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P391 LWA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 LWA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 101,716 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 101,716 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P391 LWA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P391 LWA, 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 P391 LWA registered?

P391 LWA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P391 LWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 LWA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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