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P76 JJA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,964 mi
Last recorded100,964 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 JJA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2013 100,964 miles

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

both front tyres are starting to wear

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear

rear n/s wheel arch is starting to corrode surface rust

slight free play in both front steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Dec 2011 94,466 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear

slight free play in front o/s and n/s steering rack arms

Pass 5 Jan 2011 87,742 miles

slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,874 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jan 2009 73,001 miles

all steering and suspension bushes

slight in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in front o/s rack arm

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,579 miles

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to wear. slight play in o/sn/s steering rack arms

Pass 9 Jan 2007 56,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight free play in front o/s rack arm

Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,427 miles

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

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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P76 JJA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P76 JJA, 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 P76 JJA registered?

P76 JJA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P76 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P76 JJA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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