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P587 MVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

216,793 mi
Last recorded216,793 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 MVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 216,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 207,590 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 207,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 201,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 193,544 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 185,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 176,468 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 167,065 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 167,050 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 157,648 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2006 157,648 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 147,284 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 147,284 miles

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

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

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

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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P587 MVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P587 MVX, 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 P587 MVX registered?

P587 MVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P587 MVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 MVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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