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P867 JAJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,245 mi
Last recorded143,245 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 JAJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 143,245 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 143,244 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 138,634 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 133,563 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 133,563 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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P867 JAJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P867 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 P867 JAJ registered?

P867 JAJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P867 JAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 JAJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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