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P612 DPD

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,491 mi
Last recorded75,491 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 DPD
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 75,491 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 75,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 70,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 66,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 66,021 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 61,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,130 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,730 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall split.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smeary.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,730 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wall split.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers smeary.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,918 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 40,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,547 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,546 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,025 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 7,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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P612 DPD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P612 DPD, 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 P612 DPD registered?

P612 DPD is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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