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P684 TRL

1997 Ford Scorpio

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 TRL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 83,656 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 83,486 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,007 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 82,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,655 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,645 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,663 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 79,460 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,447 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 77,148 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,763 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,327 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,323 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 72,195 miles

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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P684 TRL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P684 TRL, 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 P684 TRL registered?

P684 TRL is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P684 TRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P684 TRL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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