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P578 LTW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 LTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 122,298 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 115,162 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 115,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 109,668 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 109,665 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn outer tread shoulder

Pass 22 Jan 2009 99,877 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 99,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2008 90,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,601 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P578 LTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P578 LTW, 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 P578 LTW registered?

P578 LTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P578 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 LTW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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