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P628 OVU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,804 mi
Last recorded164,804 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP628 OVU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2012 164,804 miles

Underbody corossion but not excessive

Pass 19 Oct 2011 159,789 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 154,544 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 143,771 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 144,984 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 139,787 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 137,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 133,958 miles

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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P628 OVU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P628 OVU, 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 P628 OVU registered?

P628 OVU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P628 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P628 OVU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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