1997 Ford Scorpio 2.9L Petrol · P906 LJN
1997 Ford Scorpio (2.9L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 81,692 miles. MOT expired on 28 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD SCORPIO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P906 LJN Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2025
- 81,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P906 LJN Mileage History
- 13/09/200537,297 mi
- 13/09/200537,297 mi
- 22/09/200642,583 mi+5,286 mi
- 22/09/200642,583 mi
- 19/09/200747,408 mi+4,825 mi
- 05/09/200850,120 mi+2,712 mi
- 10/09/200850,148 mi+28 mi
- 11/09/200850,148 mi
- 28/08/200952,242 mi+2,094 mi
- 08/09/201076,637 mi+24,395 mi
- 14/09/201156,096 mi-20,541 mi
- 14/09/201156,096 mi
- 19/09/201258,891 mi+2,795 mi
- 09/09/201361,056 mi+2,165 mi
- 12/09/201463,411 mi+2,355 mi
- 16/09/201463,456 mi+45 mi
- 14/09/201565,934 mi+2,478 mi
- 21/09/201565,934 mi
- 20/09/201668,088 mi+2,154 mi
- 21/09/201668,088 mi
- 20/09/201768,870 mi+782 mi
- 26/09/201871,606 mi+2,736 mi
- 28/09/201871,606 mi
- 03/09/201973,878 mi+2,272 mi
- 04/09/201973,878 mi
- 25/09/202075,633 mi+1,755 mi
- 28/09/202075,636 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/202177,137 mi+1,501 mi
- 11/09/202177,137 mi
- 06/10/202278,870 mi+1,733 mi
- 06/10/202380,376 mi+1,506 mi
- 09/10/202481,685 mi+1,309 mi
- 15/10/202481,690 mi+5 mi
- 01/03/202581,692 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,281 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P906 LJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Scorpio (P906 LJN) between September 2005 and March 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 01 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bothinner (6.1.1 (c)”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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