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N887 HFW

1995 Ford Scorpio

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,423 mi
Last recorded162,423 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN887 HFW
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 162,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 130,055 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 129,968 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

o/s/rear chassis leg has body filler covered with unoerseal

Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,471 miles

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

advise - operation of rear lights are checked periodically - once when testing rear lights did not come on with headlights - possibly switch faulty †advise - front indicators little white †advise - brakepipes are cleaned and protected

Pass 22 Jul 2006 123,355 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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N887 HFW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N887 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 N887 HFW registered?

N887 HFW is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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