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N818 BAR

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,088 mi
Last recorded78,088 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 BAR
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 78,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Fail 21 Aug 2008 78,082 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Sep 2007 74,839 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 74,823 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 69,848 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 69,848 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

fan belt frayed †

Pass 13 Sep 2005 65,856 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 65,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front number plate cracked

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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N818 BAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N818 BAR, 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 N818 BAR registered?

N818 BAR is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N818 BAR safe to buy?

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