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P650 LVX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,166 mi
Last recorded165,166 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP650 LVX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 165,166 miles

corrosion to off side sill

near side inner track rod end has slight play

near side lower ball joint has some play

of side front anti-roll bar link has some play

Fail 26 Jan 2011 165,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to off side sill

near side inner track rod end has slight play

near side lower ball joint has some play

of side front anti-roll bar link has some play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 157,859 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate slightly poor condition

offside front flexy brake hose slightly perished

offside outer sill slightly rusted

oil leak

slight power steering leak

Fail 1 Feb 2010 157,855 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate slightly poor condition

offside front flexy brake hose slightly perished

offside outer sill slightly rusted

oil leak

slight power steering leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 151,535 miles

BOTH REAR CHASSIE LEGS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST THIN IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Fail 13 Feb 2009 151,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

BOTH REAR CHASSIE LEGS IN POOR CONDITION

EXHAUST THIN IN PLACES

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED

Pass 11 Jan 2008 140,117 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 134,733 miles

corrosion to r/n/s wheel arch

front exhaust brackrt corroded <still secure>

o/s/ wiper rubber split

r/n/s outer cv boot split

Pass 2 Feb 2006 129,049 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

r/n/s outer cv boot split

slight crack in n/s headlamp

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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P650 LVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P650 LVX, 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 P650 LVX registered?

P650 LVX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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