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P394 GAN

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,141 mi
Last recorded109,141 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP394 GAN
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 109,141 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2011 105,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 105,229 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 99,816 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 99,816 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 94,133 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Fail 18 May 2009 94,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both sills begining to show signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P394 GAN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P394 GAN, 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 P394 GAN registered?

P394 GAN is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P394 GAN safe to buy?

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