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P865 JAJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,099 mi
Last recorded158,099 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 JAJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 158,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 5 Feb 2010 158,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2009 151,367 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer sills corroded along bases

driveshaft joints worn

engine 'hunting' running rough

near side windscreen wash not working, off side providing sufficient fluid to clear

off side front flexible brake hose contaminated with power steering fluid

off side front suspension wheel and tyre contaminated with power steering fluid, not reached brake disc at present

off side rear lower shockabsorber bush packed out to remove excessive free play

unable to fully inspect rear inner wheel arches covers fitted

windscreen wipers poor

Fail 7 Jan 2009 151,367 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both outer sills corroded along bases

driveshaft joints worn

engine 'hunting' running rough

near side windscreen wash not working, off side providing sufficient fluid to clear

off side front flexible brake hose contaminated with power steering fluid

off side front suspension wheel and tyre contaminated with power steering fluid, not reached brake disc at present

power steering fluid below minimum level

unable to fully inspect rear inner wheel arches covers fitted

windscreen wipers poor

Pass 14 Jan 2008 145,432 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 137,740 miles

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

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

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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P865 JAJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P865 JAJ, 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 P865 JAJ registered?

P865 JAJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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