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P678 LEW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,137 mi
Last recorded158,137 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 LEW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 158,137 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 158,100 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 149,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 149,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer sills rusting

Pass 28 Feb 2007 143,281 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamp lenses cracked not affecting beam images

nearside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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P678 LEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P678 LEW, 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 P678 LEW registered?

P678 LEW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P678 LEW safe to buy?

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