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M230 VHL

1995 Ford Scorpio

Grey Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,075 mi
Last recorded117,075 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 VHL
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 117,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 110,421 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 110,158 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 102,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 102,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M230 VHL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Grey with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M230 VHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M230 VHL registered?

M230 VHL is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is M230 VHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M230 VHL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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