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P879 JRJ

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 JRJ
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2007 100,658 miles

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

near side inner sill begining to corrode

Fail 13 Jul 2007 100,658 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side inner sill begining to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2006 93,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 93,983 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P879 JRJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P879 JRJ, 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 P879 JRJ registered?

P879 JRJ is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P879 JRJ safe to buy?

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