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N842 HFW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,615 mi
Last recorded125,615 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN842 HFW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 125,615 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 120,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 117,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 112,601 miles

All steel brake pipes fitted are under sealed.

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fuel filter corroded (not leaking.)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 112,530 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

All steel brake pipes fitted are under sealed.

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Fuel filter corroded (not leaking.)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 106,848 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 106,734 miles

Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 101,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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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N842 HFW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N842 HFW, 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 N842 HFW registered?

N842 HFW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 25 August 1995.

Is N842 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N842 HFW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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