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P765 REV

1997 Ford Scorpio

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,093 mi
Last recorded110,093 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP765 REV
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 110,093 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 110,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,018 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

condition of nearside front flexi brake pipe BORDERLINE

corrosion to offside and nearside floor to sill

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

offside rear and nearside rear tyres ONLY JUST LEGAL

perishing to all four tyres

play off side steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2008 89,809 miles

corrosion to outersill

wear nearside front anti roll bar link arm

wear to front suspension joints

wear to front tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2007 86,724 miles

Corosion to nearside & offside floor to slls from front to rear

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

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 12 Jul 2006 83,279 miles

Corosion to both outersills from front to rear

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

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

Wear to both front tyres

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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P765 REV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P765 REV, 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 P765 REV registered?

P765 REV is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P765 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P765 REV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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