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M140 XAR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,723 mi
Last recorded124,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM140 XAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2011 124,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 117,745 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 117,730 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 113,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 113,282 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 106,413 miles

corrosion present to o/s/f brake pipe..

Pass 9 Dec 2006 100,766 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 95,467 miles

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

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

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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M140 XAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Scorpio models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,515 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 M140 XAR, 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 31 years old, this Ford Scorpio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M140 XAR registered?

M140 XAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M140 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M140 XAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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