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P977 LVW

1996 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,050 mi
Last recorded105,050 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Scorpio107,364 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 LVW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 105,050 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 104,840 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 104,840 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,702 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 100,045 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,242 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 92,679 miles

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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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P977 LVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,364 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 P977 LVW, 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 30 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P977 LVW registered?

P977 LVW is a 1996 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P977 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P977 LVW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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