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N891 SHP

1995 Ford Scorpio

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Scorpio105,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 SHP
MakeFord
ModelScorpio
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 145,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside arch corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2011 138,640 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 134,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 128,447 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2009 128,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 118,360 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 118,360 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 110,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 95,516 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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N891 SHP is a 1995 Ford Scorpio in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N891 SHP, 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 N891 SHP registered?

N891 SHP is a 1995 Ford Scorpio, first registered on 2 August 1995.

Is N891 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 SHP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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