MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
near side inner sill begining to corrode
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
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)
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Based on 105,492 MOT tests across 19,759 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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