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P7 SCH

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,734 mi
Last recorded94,734 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 SCH
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,734 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion to both inner side sills

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

cut to o/s/r tyre inner sidewall not reaching cords

reverse light inop

Pass 4 Jun 2011 86,005 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

reverse lights inop

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

slight corrosion to both side sills

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,683 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,976 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 66,109 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 54,045 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 54,045 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 46,916 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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P7 SCH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P7 SCH, 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 P7 SCH registered?

P7 SCH is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P7 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 SCH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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