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P679 MPU

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,935 mi
Last recorded106,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 MPU
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2013 106,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,453 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 104,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 101,965 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 101,965 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 99,545 miles

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

engine misfire

offside rear light lens damage

slight play/wear in offside steering

Fail 12 Jan 2010 99,545 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear light lens damage

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

engine misfire

slight play/wear in offside steering

Pass 7 Jan 2009 96,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 94,467 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 92,340 miles

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

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 9 Jan 2007 92,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2006 91,126 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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P679 MPU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P679 MPU, 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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P679 MPU is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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