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P690 PDM

1997 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,105 mi
Last recorded90,105 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Scorpio106,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 PDM
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Part of front exhaust clamp missing.

Small cut in N/S/R tyre sidewall.

Some corrosion on O/S/R wheel arch.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,162 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 85,791 miles

o/s rear chassis member starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear axle oil leak

some brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s sills starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Jul 2008 82,161 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s and o/s sills starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Aug 2007 79,398 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

bottoms of both outer door sills and o/s/rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2007 79,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 2 Aug 2006 77,278 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR DOOR HANDLE BROKEN

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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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P690 PDM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P690 PDM, 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 P690 PDM registered?

P690 PDM is a 1997 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P690 PDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 PDM 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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