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P823 GRX

1997 Ford Scorpio

Silver Petrol 2938cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,826 mi
Last recorded212,826 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 GRX
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,938cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2010 212,826 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 204,261 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 204,261 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 194,059 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 181,154 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 181,154 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 168,710 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 168,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise rear brake pads look low

Pass 26 Jul 2005 153,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 82,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

oil leak

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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P823 GRX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Silver with a 2,938cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P823 GRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P823 GRX?

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What year was P823 GRX registered?

P823 GRX is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P823 GRX safe to buy?

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