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P820 YAA

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,263 mi
Last recorded168,263 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 YAA
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 168,263 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis and suspension components rusty

front screen stonechipped

offside front tyre on limit on edges

play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2010 168,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chassis and suspension components rusty

front screen stonechipped

offside front tyre on limit on edges

play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2009 164,839 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 2 Apr 2008 159,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak

steering rack damp

sterring noisy

Pass 31 Mar 2007 153,097 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 147,637 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s/r inner sill area starting to corrode †slight play o/s inner steering rack joint

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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P820 YAA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver 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 P820 YAA, 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 P820 YAA registered?

P820 YAA is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P820 YAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 YAA 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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