1997 Ford Scorpio 2.9L Petrol · P998 XYJ
1997 Ford Scorpio (2.9L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1997. Recorded mileage 115,568 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jan 2014. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD SCORPIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jan 2014
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P998 XYJ Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2013
- 115,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P998 XYJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Scorpio (P998 XYJ) between November 2006 and January 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
P998 XYJ Mileage History
- 30/11/200677,099 mi
- 29/11/200786,478 mi+9,379 mi
- 05/12/200786,478 mi
- 05/12/200894,009 mi+7,531 mi
- 03/12/200999,888 mi+5,879 mi
- 09/12/2010104,298 mi+4,410 mi
- 15/12/2010104,300 mi+2 mi
- 14/12/2011108,679 mi+4,379 mi
- 29/12/2011108,681 mi+2 mi
- 05/01/2013115,568 mi+6,887 mi
Average of roughly 6,306 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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