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P52 NOR

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 NOR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2008 68,881 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged.o/s head light damaged.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 64,720 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2006 59,927 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2006 59,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2005 57,770 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 57,766 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Slight play in steering rack and column

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P52 NOR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P52 NOR, 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 P52 NOR registered?

P52 NOR is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P52 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 NOR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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