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P676 LWE

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,790 mi
Last recorded119,790 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 LWE
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 119,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 119,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2009 119,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 117,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 117,108 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 115,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 114,927 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 114,927 miles

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

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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P676 LWE is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P676 LWE, 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 P676 LWE registered?

P676 LWE is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P676 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P676 LWE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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