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P65 REW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,563 mi
Last recorded77,563 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP65 REW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,563 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken but system secure

o/s headlamp straight pattern

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,383 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer and inner sills corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2010 73,357 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both outer and inner sills corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,128 miles

Both front discs some corrosion. O/s/f & n/s/r rear shock soft. Corrosion stating in o/s/sill area requires treatment. All above not excessive at time of test.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,711 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 66,947 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 63,624 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 59,226 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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P65 REW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P65 REW, 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 P65 REW registered?

P65 REW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P65 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P65 REW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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