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P582 LTW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,498 mi
Last recorded126,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 LTW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 126,498 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 125,047 miles

advise front discs have suface rust on inners

Pass 17 Jan 2011 122,830 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2011 122,827 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,762 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 116,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,878 miles

Slight movement in front anti roll bar D bushes

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Fail 28 Feb 2008 110,878 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Slight movement in front anti roll bar D bushes

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Feb 2007 107,877 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P582 LTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P582 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P582 LTW registered?

P582 LTW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P582 LTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P582 LTW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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