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M758 DLB

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,715 mi
Last recorded87,715 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM758 DLB
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 87,715 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 87,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

os wiper split

power steering pump damp

surface corrosion outer sills,nsr wheel arch

Propshaft component defective

Fail 6 Jan 2009 81,641 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre perished

os wiper split

power steering pump damp

surface corrosion outer sills,nsr wheel arch

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,225 miles

Propshaft component defective

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os wiper in poor condition

surface corrosion nsr wheel arch and floor pans to outer sill both sides

Fail 14 Jan 2008 77,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

os wiper in poor condition

surface corrosion nsr wheel arch and floor pans to outer sill both sides

Pass 1 Feb 2007 76,187 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 76,187 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 73,388 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 73,388 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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M758 DLB is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M758 DLB, 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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M758 DLB is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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