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P752 LJW

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,232 mi
Last recorded174,232 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 LJW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2009 174,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 174,232 miles

Offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 149,491 miles

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

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

front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 6 Aug 2008 149,491 miles

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

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

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

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2007 120,433 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

abs light came on during brake test and went off after road test

Pass 27 Jul 2006 118,450 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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P752 LJW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P752 LJW, 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 P752 LJW registered?

P752 LJW is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P752 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P752 LJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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