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N778 AAR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,756 mi
Last recorded141,756 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 AAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 141,756 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 141,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 139,019 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 139,019 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)

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 136,263 miles

o/s sill beginning to corrode

Fail 26 Aug 2016 136,263 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

o/s sill beginning to corrode

Pass 11 May 2015 133,268 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 133,268 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 129,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 126,153 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 121,471 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,039 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 110,039 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 98,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,069 miles

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

Oil leak

surface rust underneath

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,773 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 79,204 miles

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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N778 AAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N778 AAR, 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 N778 AAR registered?

N778 AAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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