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P527 KEG

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,677 mi
Last recorded67,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 KEG
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 67,677 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres -2.5-2.0mm

Fuel pipe/s corroded

This vehicle as NO BRAKES

Pass 24 May 2013 67,116 miles

Brake effort on offside rear considerably lower than nearside

Metal fuel pipe on offside advance state of corrosion

Offside and near side sills -advance state of corrosion

Underside of vehicle -advance state of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2012 66,050 miles

Offside rear brake handbrake effort considerably lower than nearside

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle -advance state of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2011 65,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle -adavance state of corrosion

Pass 20 May 2010 64,291 miles

Underside of vehicle chassis and suspension /brake parts-advance state of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2009 62,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak front nearside engine area (cover off inspection advice)

Pass 21 May 2008 60,965 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 60,965 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 59,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under body in rusty state

Fail 16 May 2007 59,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brakes binding slightly

rear disc pads wareing thin

under body in rusty state

Pass 22 May 2006 58,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P527 KEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P527 KEG, 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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P527 KEG is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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