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P395 XNL

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP395 XNL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 126,777 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 123,467 miles

parking brake eficiency close to limit. 17% (new discs and pads fitted )

rear registration plate deteriorating

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2007 114,864 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 114,859 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 103,898 miles

offside handbrake cable outer casing slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2005 97,711 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 97,711 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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P395 XNL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P395 XNL, 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 P395 XNL registered?

P395 XNL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P395 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P395 XNL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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