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P433 LDA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP433 LDA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 108,431 miles

Both outer body sills corroded but not considered excessive.

Fail 27 Jun 2009 108,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both outer body sills corroded but not considered excessive.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 105,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2008 105,615 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2007 97,877 miles

auxiliary drive belt cracked

front brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,392 miles

front brake discs worn & corroded

Fail 26 May 2006 90,224 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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P433 LDA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P433 LDA, 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 P433 LDA registered?

P433 LDA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P433 LDA safe to buy?

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