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P555 MCC

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,198 mi
Last recorded269,198 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 MCC
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 269,198 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 269,195 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Slight bind n/s/r brake.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 266,697 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 263,054 miles

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

f/brake discs in poor cond

o/s/r chassis showing early corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2006 256,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r chassis showing early corrsion

small amount of play showing in stig rack

Fail 1 Mar 2006 256,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r bump stop insecure

o/s/r chassis showing early corrsion

small amount of play showing in stig. rack

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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P555 MCC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P555 MCC, 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 P555 MCC registered?

P555 MCC is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P555 MCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P555 MCC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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