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P517 UWY

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,388 mi
Last recorded9,388 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 UWY
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2022 9,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 6,672 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 6,653 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 6,637 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 6,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 6,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 6,395 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 6,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,022 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 5,975 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 5,963 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 5,933 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,913 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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P517 UWY is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P517 UWY, 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 P517 UWY registered?

P517 UWY is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P517 UWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P517 UWY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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