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P639 GWM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,415 mi
Last recorded85,415 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 GWM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,415 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 85,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel pipes rusty slight play in rack, n/s front tyre close to min, front pads getting low, o/s and n/s floors to sill very rusty no holes found, exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2007 81,146 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area has a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sight vibration on steering when moving slow both front to rear petrol pipes very rusty both brake disc getting worn rear number plate waterdamge

Pass 31 Jul 2006 77,122 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 77,122 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes rusty, o/s rack boot twisted

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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P639 GWM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P639 GWM, 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 P639 GWM registered?

P639 GWM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 6 February 1997.

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